Trumpa is not interested in what Europeans think about that
US President Donald Trump He has repeatedly expressed his desire to acquire Greenland, referring to its strategic importance and rich natural resources. Vice -president JD Vance is in an interview for Fox News Said that the acquisition of Greenland is « very possible » and that « President Trump is not interested in what Europeans think of it. »
According to the White House, his visit is private, and his official agenda includes a visit to a military base and a presence in the famous Avannaat Qimussersua race. However, the organizers of the event have already announced that they have not invited guests « , although they will not prevent them as public visitors.
Trump was thinking about buying the largest island in the world in his first term. This time he went a step further: days ago, he announced that the US would « get Greenland in one way or another. » In doing so, he triggered a diplomatic storm. In response, the Greenland Prime Minister spoke about « American aggression » and called on European allies to support, writes New York Times (NYT).
Trump was thinking about buying the largest island in the world in his first term. This time he went a step further: days ago, he announced that the US would « get Greenland in one way or another. » Photo: Juliette Pavy/AFP
According to the political analyst from Copenhagna, Larsa Trier MogensenTrump’s moves are counterproductive: “This will have the opposite effect of the desired. The Greenlands will resort to the security of the status quo – that is, within the framework of Danish sovereignty and its alliances, « he said for Nyt.
Greenland has been more autonomy since 2009, but at least as far as external and defense matters are concerned, they remain under the responsibility of Denmark. The movement for complete independence is strengthening, but the elections that took place weeks ago did not bring a clear majority – the first party advocates a gradual independence, the second faster path, while a candidate who publicly supported Trump also has a significant share.
Between geopolitical interest and symbolic pressure
Greenland has a strategic position between Europe and North America, and is also rich in rare earth minerals and access to important maritime trails. This places her at the center of the global superpowers – especially between the US, China and Russia.
The movement for complete independence is strengthening, but the elections that took place weeks ago did not bring a clear majority – the first party advocates a gradual independence, the second faster path, while a candidate who publicly supported Trump also has a significant share. Photo: Christian Klindt Soelbeck/Reuters
However, according to the locals, it was not only strategic interests, but a lack of feeling for a moment. “The visit is poorly timed. We have no new government yet. We should have waited, ”he is for Nyt said a dental technician from Illulissat Jens Peter Lange.
Greenlanders have not forgotten Trump’s rhetoric
Trump’s attempts to « conquer » Greenland are not new. As early as the 19th century, the US Secretary of State William Seward Thinking about buying an island, but to no avail. The US has repeatedly shown interest in strategic location, but all initiatives have collided with determined Denmark not, writes Nyt.
In 2019, Trump recovered the idea of buying Greenland and has received a ridicule, but now puts it at the center of US foreign policy. This year’s approach, however, has received an even sharper response. Local media reports protests, and Greenland authorities have already called on European allies to support the Danish sovereignty. On Sunday, the European Commission announced that « the Kingdom of Denmark and its territorial integrity » strongly supports the Kingdom of Denmark, « while emphasizing that » respect for the boundaries, sovereignty and documents of the United Nations are the fundamental principles of the EU. «
USA will have to look for a different way
The visit to the Ushha Vance, which was trying to present itself as a cultural event, with a visit to dog harness and a military base, has become a political demonstration of power in the eyes of many. « They have not changed for our political situation, we have not invited them, and now they are still creating political confusion, » the Prime Minister wrote on Facebook Múte bourup egede.
« They have not changed for our political context, we have not invited them, and now they are still creating political confusion, » the Prime Minister wrote on Facebook in the departure of Múte Bourup Eger. Photo: Christian Klindt Soelbeck/Reuters
His most likely successor Jens-frederick Nielsen calls for calming and emphasizes that « there is no reason to panic, but there are enough reasons for a common posture and a request to respect, » Nyt.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is for Danish television Dr. emphasized the importance of respecting the sovereignty of Greenland and warning that any cooperation with the US must be justified on mutual respect.
