Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that she does not believe the United States will use military force to take over the island. She called for a stronger NATO presence in the Arctic and warned that any American move on Greenland would have major implications for the alliance. The U.S.'s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has rekindled concerns about its intentions toward Greenland.
Friday, January 09, 2026
Should Greenland Push for Independence So That It Can Negotiate Directly with Washington? | DW News
9 Jan 2026 | U.S. Vice President JD Vance told Europe to take Donald Trump's desire to take control of Greenland "seriously." Trump has repeatedly stated his desire to own the Danish territory for reasons of national security.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that she does not believe the United States will use military force to take over the island. She called for a stronger NATO presence in the Arctic and warned that any American move on Greenland would have major implications for the alliance. The U.S.'s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has rekindled concerns about its intentions toward Greenland.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that she does not believe the United States will use military force to take over the island. She called for a stronger NATO presence in the Arctic and warned that any American move on Greenland would have major implications for the alliance. The U.S.'s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has rekindled concerns about its intentions toward Greenland.
