US EditionUK, Germany discuss NATO forces in Greenland to calm US threat, Bloomberg News reports
A NATO-led mission, including drones and sensors, aims to deter Russian and Chinese activity and reinforce multilateral Arctic security, officials said.
- On Sunday, Britain and Germany discussed plans to boost Greenland's military presence, with Germany proposing a NATO mission, sources said.
- Reports say President Donald Trump asked U.S. special forces to prepare contingency plans for Greenland, rattling European capitals and meeting resistance from senior military officials.
- `We are at a crossroads`, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, warning if the U.S. turns its back on NATO cooperation then `everything stops`.
- NATO spokespeople say the answer must be found within the alliance framework, prompting renewed focus on deterrence as Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio next week.
- Greenland, home to fewer than 57,000 people and about four-fifths covered by ice, occupies a critical position between North America and Europe, while control over rare earths and hydrocarbons fuels Arctic competition.
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European leaders have strongly defended the sovereignty, territorial integrity and right of Greenland and Denmark to decide on matters that concern them, but there is still no clear strategy on how to deter Trump, or how to respond if he finally takes action
UK, Germany discuss NATO forces in Greenland to calm US threat, Bloomberg News reports
A group of European countries, led by Britain and Germany, is discussing plans to boost their military presence in Greenland to show U.S. President Donald Trump that the continent is serious about Arctic security, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.
The Federal Chancellor assumes that NATO will jointly ensure the security of Greenland. To what extent the US will participate will be shown.
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According to Trump's NATO announcement, Merz is now presiding. He wants to send troops to Greenland. The US President is unlikely to be enthusiastic about this.
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der Standard DEGermany's Chancellor Merz continues to expect US participation in Greenland Protection. The Greenland Foreign Minister and her Danish counterpart will be expected in Washington on Wednesday.
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