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Commission to Trump about Greenland: We expect respect for the country's sovereignty

Published January 5, 2026, 14:18
Commission to Trump about Greenland: We expect respect for the country's sovereignty

The European Commission responded to Donald Trump's statements regarding Greenland, emphasizing that it expects respect for the country's sovereignty. The Commission highlighted the importance of territorial integrity and adherence to international commitments, as well as the United Nations Charter. It expressed its solidarity with Denmark and Greenland, noting that any changes to Greenland's status are the sole responsibility of the Greenlanders and Danes. Furthermore, the Commission denied that the EU needs the US to control Greenland, as Trump had claimed.