Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Calls Snap Election after Greenland Boost | DW News

Feb 27, 2026 | It's been a big few months for Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. She's had to deal with arguably her nation's biggest geopolitical and diplomatic crisis, perhaps EVER -- Donald Trump's threats to seize Greenland. And she's managed to ward off those threats. Now Frederiksen called early parliamentary elections for March 24th, seeking to capitalize on a boost in support for her defiant stance against US pressure.

Lindsey Graham Berated Denmark’s Prime Minister (w/ Frank Dikötter) | Shield of the Republic

Feb 23, 2026 | Eric and Eliot debate the merits and deficiencies of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s attempt to present “Trumpism with a human face” at the Munich Security Conference before turning to the dilemmas Trump faces in Iran. They discuss the administration’s uncertain strategic objective, the failure to consult Congress and the public, and the potential for a much longer military engagement than Trump is accustomed to. In the second half of the show, they welcome Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Frank Dikötter to discuss his newly published book, Red Dawn Over China: How Communism Conquered a Quarter of Humanity. They explore the weakness of the communist movement before World War II; the extensive role Soviet support played in sustaining it and in equipping and training what would become the People’s Liberation Army; the deep Stalinist ideological impact on the party; and the extraordinary violence and barbarity the CCP inflicted on the Chinese populace in the territories it occupied.

Denmark Rejects Trump’s Plan to Send Hospital Boat to Greenland

THE NEW TORK TIMES: Denmark’s defense minister said Greenland did not need health care assistance, a day after President Trump said he planned to send a “great hospital boat” to the island.

Denmark’s defense minister on Sunday rejected a plan by President Trump to send a “great hospital boat” to Greenland, the Arctic island and semiautonomous territory of Denmark that Mr. Trump has long sought to acquire.

The president said in a post on Truth Social on Saturday that the boat would “take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there,” adding that it was “on the way!!!”

But Troels Lund Poulsen, the Danish defense minister, told Denmark’s public broadcaster, DR, that his government had not been made aware of the plan. He said that there was “no need for special health care efforts” in Greenland.

It was not clear why Mr. Trump planned to assist Greenland with its health care. Greenlanders have the right to health care that is free at the point of use, including prescription medications, according to the Nordic Council and the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark also appeared to respond to Mr. Trump’s announcement, though she did not mention Mr. Trump or the United States. “I’m happy to live in a country where there is free and equal access to health care for everyone,” she wrote in a post on Instagram on Sunday. “The same approach exists in Greenland,” she said. » | Ali Watkins and Amelia Nierenberg | Sunday, February 22, 2026

Denmark PM Warns Trump on Greenland ‘Desire’

Mette Frederiksen does some plain speaking on this matter.

Trump to Europe: Give Me Greenland… Or Else

Feb 17, 2026 | Will Saletan takes on Marco Rubio’s warning to Europe about Chinese “extortion”—and the uncomfortable reality that Donald Trump is using America’s economic and military leverage the same way.
Click here to watch this video and listen to the warning. I am not embedding the video because of the ad, which is very long, in the middle of it. I do not wish to turn my blog into an advertising platform for others to profit from! A small ad here or there I can tolerate, but this one is naff and crosses the red line. Americans and their insatiable desire to make money! Money! Money! Money! — © Mark Alexander

'Can't Go Alone': Germany Defence Minister Fires Back At Rubio, Shows Mirror to Trump over Greenland

Feb 16, 2026 | German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius delivered a stunning speech at the Munich Security Conference where he questioned US reliability and warned against go-it-alone politics amid escalating tensions within NATO.

Trump News at a Glance: Danish PM Believes US President Still Wants to Own Greenland

THE GUARDIAN: Mette Frederiksen and her Greenlandic counterpart, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, said the pressure on the island’s people was “unacceptable”. Key US politics stories from 14 February at a glance

Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen has said she believes Donald Trump still wants to own Greenland, despite dialling back his recent threats to seize it by force.

Asked at the Munich Security Conference if the US president still wanted to own the Arctic island, Frederiksen said: “Unfortunately, I think the desire is the same.” » | Guardian staff | Sunday, February 15, 2026

Greenland: Between Denmark and Trump | ARTE.tv Documentary

Dec 24, 2025 | Trump wants Greenland to become part of the USA, a future that Greenlanders reject. But what do they want for their homeland? Many in Greenland desire to move beyond being an autonomous territory within Denmark's orbit to become a fully independent sovereign state.

Greenland: Between Denmark and Trump | ARTE.tv Documentary
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Canada and France Open Greenland Consulates in Show of Denmark Support

THE GUARDIAN: Founding of diplomatic outposts in Nuuk comes after US made efforts to secure control of Arctic island

Canada and France are to open diplomatic consulates in the capital of Greenland on Friday, showing support for their Nato ally Denmark and the Arctic island after US efforts to secure control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

Canada’s foreign minister, Anita Anand, was travelling to Nuuk to inaugurate the consulate, which officials say also could help boost cooperation on issues such as the climate crisis and Inuit rights. She was joined by Canada’s Indigenous governor general, Mary Simon.

France’s foreign ministry said Jean-Noël Poirier would take up duties as the country’s consul general, making it the first EU country to establish a consulate general in Greenland.

Poirier would be “tasked with working to deepen existing cooperation projects with Greenland in the cultural, scientific and economic fields, while also strengthening political ties with the local authorities”, the ministry said. » | Associated Press in Nuuk | Friday, February 6, 2026

Greenland Is Queer-friendly, Not for Sale, and Not Impressed by Trump

Jan 21, 2026 | Greenland, the world’s largest island and a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark, has a very small population, and that population includes LGBTQ people. Greenland has marriage equality and very open attitudes toward the Queer community. LGBTQ people feel so safe and integral that there are few designated queer spaces, though the country’s capital or even Copenhagen is available to those who want a more urban feel with more obvious queer spaces.

Speaking of Greenland, apparently, Donald Trump is serious about wanting to take it against the will of the Greenlanders and Danish people, but many of the people in the US aren't really on board with taking over Greenland. A recent poll shows that about 75% of Americans are opposed to the US trying to take control of Greenland. In fact, there's bipartisan opposition to the idea, with some lawmakers warning that using military force could damage the NATO alliance.

Denmark and Greenland's leaders have made it clear they're not interested in selling, saying "Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders" and demanding respect for their territorial integrity. Even some Greenlanders are speaking out, citing concerns about preserving their way of life, including hunting traditions.

It's worth noting that President Trump has been pushing for US control, citing national security concerns and the island's strategic location, but it seems like he's facing significant resistance both domestically and internationally.

Several NATO nations have pledged to defend Greenland, and Trump is threatening tariffs on those nations. Good God, Squad, WTF?

'We're Not Giving an Inch!' Greenland PM Responds to Trump + Epstein Latest

Feb 4, 2026 | Following Donald Trump calling Greenland ‘a piece of ice’, Piers Moran interviews the country’s Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, who updates us on whether a deal is taking place and where he stands on the US President wishing to take over his country.

‘Under Pressure’: Greenland’s PM Gains Fans At Home and Abroad after His Rebuke of Trump

THE GUARDIAN: Jens-Frederik Nielsen, impressed Danes with his handling of the crisis but he says many Greenlanders are ‘afraid and scared’

This time last year, Greenland’s prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, was better known on the global stage for his sporting achievements than international politics. For years he dominated the territory’s badminton scene, winning the singles and doubles championships almost every year. He won several medals at the Island Games, earning himself a reputation for “very competitive” play on the court.

As it turned out, that was useful preparation for his time in office.
The 34-year-old was sworn in last April after winning a surprise election victory fought against the backdrop of Donald Trump’s threats to acquire his homeland. Those threats morphed into a full-blown crisis this year when, fresh from his seizure of Nicolás Maduro from Caracas, the US president reiterated his desire for Greenland and initially refused to rule out taking it by force.

Europe’s biggest crisis since the second world war saw Nielsen, who often sports a blue anorak in keeping with Greenlandic formal attire, thrust into the geopolitical spotlight. He seems to have weathered the storm: Greenlanders say that, after Trump pulled back from threats of military intervention at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the young leader has more of a voice on the world stage. » | Miranda Bryant, Nordic correspondent | Saturday, January 31, 2026

King Frederik X: "The Morale of the Greenlanders Must Of Course Be Kept Up."

Jan 29, 2026 | The King will be in Greenland from February 18 to February 20, where he looks forward to meeting the Greenlandic people at "eye level", it continues.

This is the first time that King Frederik has spoken out about the situation in Greenland since attention has flared up again after US President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to take over Greenland earlier this month.

Trump Could Be ‘the End’ of America, I’m Returning to Politics to Save It | Denver Riggleman

Jan 30, 2026 | "We've never had a president like this. Not this insane, not based on this sort of fascist, authoritarian leaning stuff...I have decided I am going to run again."

Former Republican Rep. and member of the Jan 6 Committee Denver Riggleman says Trump's use of federal agents and upturnign of the world order could be "the end" of the United States.


Trump should have been locked up long ago! — © Mark Alexander

The Real Reason Donald Trump Wants Greenland | 60 Minutes Australia

Jan 27, 2026 | Greenland has always been a fascinating place- at the top of the world, remote and mysterious - but it has now become the centre of a global race for rare earth minerals. Donald Trump wants Greenland so badly he’s offered to buy it or threatened to simply take it. But, in pole position to reap the rewards of this resource rich territory is Australian mining company Energy Transition Minerals, which claims it has uncovered the world’s largest rare earths deposit.

Macron Welcomes the Prime Ministers of Denmark and Greenland at the Elysée – Watch Live

January 28, 2026

Emily Galvin-Almanza on Trump's Davos Disaster and Ongoing Cover Up of the Epstein Files

Jan 26, 2026 | Emily Galvin-Almanza joins Anthony Davis to discuss Trump's handling of international relations after the disaster in Davos, and ongoing cover up of the Epstein Files. The NATO fallout and damage done to traditional allies. Trump’s mental health and his abuses of power, especially from within the Department of Justice, in a country that could be on the brink of war with itself - only on The Weekend Show.

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'Europe Must Stand Up to Him': Mary Trump on Her Uncle and Greenland

Jan 20, 2026 | Andrew Marr is joined by the US President's niece, Mary Trump, to discuss Greenland, Venezuela and US-Europe relations.

It comes as Donald Trump gave a 90-minute briefing at the White House after doubling down on his demands to own Greenland.

Earlier, the president said there was "no going back" on his plan, claiming "Greenland is imperative for national and world security".


Trump is a DISGUSTING, DEPRAVED man. American electors were beyond stupid to re-elect such a vulgar, cruel man back to the highest office in the USA. — © Mark Alexander

Greenland Government’s General Council Fears ‘A Real Risk of Military Invasion’ | Finn Meine

Jan 24, 2026 | “I think there is a real risk of military invasion.”

Trump’s threats to take over Greenland were not “only for show”, says Finn Meine, the general council to the Government of Greenland.


This radio host is talking effing bullshit! Trump threatened to invade Greenland, and he meant it. End of story! For Christ’s sake, stop trying to sugar-coat what that demented geriatric means! — © Mark Alexander

Trump Provokes a Rare Emotion in Greenland: Blind Rage

THE TELEGRAPH: While takeover plans have been dropped, Greenlanders have turned against the president forever

Growing up in Greenland, Tillie Martinussen was often struck by the reticence of her neighbours: they avoided offence and rarely showed emotion. To some extent, they mirrored the frozen, inscrutable landscape all around them.

“Greenlanders are very softly spoken people, we say things sort of under our breath,” Ms Martinussen, a 46-year-old former MP, told The Telegraph. “Even when it’s a touchy subject, it can be hard to discern what people mean.”

Then along came Donald Trump with his brazen – and at times nonsensical – campaign to seize Greenland by force. Everything changed after that, she said.

“Even my 75-year-old friend, whom I’ve known since I was born and have never heard swear, said, f--- Trump,” recalled Ms Martinussen. “And her friend, who is the same kind of person, and who can barely hold a cup of coffee, was saying, yeah f---Trump.”

There have even been cases of Greenlanders joking about turning their hunting rifles, usually reserved for Arctic foxes and caribou, on the president if he dares to set foot in Nuuk. » | James Rothwell, Nuuk | Saturday, January 24, 2026

Trump is a despicable, dangerous man. Little wonder he is hated. He wants Greenland for only one thing: its treasures. And he wants those for himself, his family, and his MAGA cronies. — © Mark Alexander