Denmark Says the United States Is Seeking to Revise Greenland’s Status

Copenhagen stated that the United States is not concealing its intention to change Greenland’s status, despite the allied nature of dialogue with Denmark. According to the Danish foreign minister, Washington’s position could not be adjusted even during direct high-level contacts.

The context of the statement is linked to a series of public remarks by American politicians about Greenland’s strategic importance. In Denmark, these signals are perceived as attempts to call into question existing arrangements and Copenhagen’s role in matters concerning the island.

The Danish foreign minister emphasized that any discussion of Greenland’s future is impossible without taking into account the position of its authorities and population. According to him, around 75 percent of the island’s residents support the current course, making any external initiatives politically sensitive and potentially destabilizing.

The political implications of such statements go beyond bilateral relations. The Greenland issue affects the balance within NATO and intensifies debates about the limits of acceptable influence among allies. For Denmark, it is fundamentally important to retain control over the process and avoid decisions being made without the consent of the island.

At the same time, it remains unclear what practical steps the United States may take and whether the situation will be limited to rhetoric. Copenhagen expects that further dialogue will be conducted with respect for international law and the will of Greenland’s residents.