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The European Union has stepped into a growing diplomatic dispute involving the United States, Denmark and Greenland, underlining that the Arctic territory’s status is not open to challenge.
The comments come after a move by US President Donald Trump that has unsettled both Copenhagen and Greenland’s leadership.
EU position
According to Reuters and Xinhua, as cited by Agerpres, an EU spokesperson said on Monday that Denmark’s sovereignty must be respected in full, including over Greenland.
“Preserving the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark, its sovereignty and the inviolability of its borders is essential for the European Union (EU),” EU foreign affairs spokesman Anouar El Anouni told a news conference.
The statement marks one of the clearest signals yet of EU backing for Denmark amid the latest tensions with Washington.
US appointment
The dispute was triggered on Sunday when Trump announced the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland. The role immediately drew attention because of Trump’s long-standing interest in the strategically important Arctic island.
Landry thanked the US president on Monday, saying: “It is an honor to serve pro bono in this capacity to make Greenland part of the United States.”
That remark intensified concerns in Denmark and Greenland, where leaders have repeatedly said the territory’s future is not for sale and must be decided locally.
Diplomatic fallout
The appointment has added strain to relations between the US and its European allies. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on Monday that he would summon US Ambassador Ken Howery for talks.
The move follows earlier warnings from Danish officials that rhetoric questioning Greenland’s status risks undermining international norms and regional stability, notes Digi24.ro.
Sources: Reuters, Xinhua, Agerpres
