By SUNTV Global Channel
January 6, 2026 | News
In a strong show of unity, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and Denmark have reaffirmed their support for Denmark, rejecting any U.S. threat to annex Greenland and stressing that Arctic security must be governed by international law and collective defence.
The joint statement, released on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, emphasized that Greenland is an integral part of the Kingdom of Denmark and, by extension, a NATO territory. European leaders warned that security in the Arctic is a shared transatlantic responsibility and cannot be pursued through unilateral action or coercion.
“Arctic security remains a key priority for Europe and is critical for international and transatlantic stability,” the statement said, noting NATO’s designation of the Arctic as a strategic priority. European nations have reportedly increased their military presence, activities, and investments in the region to deter potential adversaries.
The statement underlined that Arctic security must be achieved collectively with NATO allies, including the United States, in strict compliance with the principles of the United Nations Charter, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the inviolability of borders.
“Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland alone to decide on matters concerning their territory,” the leaders stressed.
While affirming that the United States remains an essential NATO partner and ally under the 1951 defence agreement with Denmark, the European bloc drew a firm line against any attempt to seize Greenland.
The renewed tensions come amid President Donald Trump’s repeated expressions of interest in acquiring Greenland, a vast Arctic territory he has argued is strategically vital for U.S. national security. Earlier proposals to purchase or annex Greenland were swiftly rejected by Copenhagen and met with widespread criticism across Europe.
Concerns in Europe have intensified following recent U.S. military operations in Venezuela, including the dramatic capture and extradition of former President Nicolás Maduro, which have fueled anxieties over sovereignty and unilateral action. Analysts note that these developments have heightened European determination to defend the rules-based international order, particularly in the increasingly contested Arctic region, where climate change, new shipping routes, and access to critical minerals are driving strategic competition.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen recently warned that any U.S. attempt to take over Greenland could mark the “end of NATO,” arguing that such a move would violate the alliance’s core principles of mutual respect, collective decision-making, and territorial integrity.
Observers say the joint statement reflects Europe’s growing resolve to assert strategic autonomy while maintaining NATO cohesion, as Greenland emerges as a flashpoint in transatlantic relations and Arctic geopolitics.
SUNTV Global Channel will continue monitoring developments in the Arctic and international responses to U.S. actions in Greenland and beyond.
