Leaders of all five political parties in Greenland have delivered a clear and unified message to U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that they reject any idea of Greenland becoming part of the United States.
In a joint statement released on Friday, the party leaders emphasized their right to self-determination, declaring:
“We do not want to be Americans, we do not want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders.”
The statement added that Greenland’s future must be decided exclusively by its own people, calling for an end to what they described as disrespectful rhetoric from the United States toward the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
Call for Diplomacy and International Principles
The leaders stressed that dialogue must remain grounded in diplomacy and international law, noting that Greenland has significantly increased its international engagement in recent years.
They also announced that a parliamentary session will be convened to ensure a fair, inclusive political debate and to safeguard the democratic rights of the Greenlandic population.
Trump’s Remarks Spark International Backlash
The declaration follows a series of controversial comments by President Trump, who has repeatedly expressed interest in taking control of Greenland, a territory that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
Speaking at a White House event on Friday, Trump said:
“We are going to do something about Greenland, whether they like it or not, because if we don’t, Russia or China will take it.”
He further refused to rule out military action, adding:
“I would prefer to do it the easy way, but if we don’t do it the easy way, we will do it the hard way.”
European Alarm and NATO Concerns
Trump’s remarks triggered widespread condemnation, particularly across Europe, where officials warned that any attempt to seize Greenland by force would represent a serious breach of international norms and could undermine the foundations of NATO.
