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5 min readGreenland’s top political leaders, joined by the president of the European Commission, held a joint press conference this morning to issue a direct rebuke to Donald Trump after he posted a map showing the United States absorbing Greenland, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The declaration they signed reaffirms Greenland’s sovereignty and deepens its ties with the European Union—a clear signal that the territory intends to align with Europe, not the United States, as Trump continues to press expansionist rhetoric.
Greenland and Europe Push Back
The press conference featured Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens Fredrik Nielsen, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Von der Leyen announced a joint declaration that “reflects a clear choice expressed by Greenland to strengthen ties with the European Union, in line with your values, your freedom, and your interests.” She added that Europe has made a choice “to be more present and more engaged in Greenland and in the Arctic.” The declaration includes a €200 million investment package for this year and next, focused on satellite internet for remote areas, opportunities for young people, civil protection, and climate change adaptation.
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- 1 Greenland Strikes Back Against Newest Trump Threats
- 2 (02:14) **Greenland Holds Emergency Press Conference** - Greenland's Prime Minister, Denmark's Prime Minister, and EU Commission President hold a joint press conference reaffirming Greenland's sovereignty in response to Trump's new map post showing US control over Greenland, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean
- 3 (04:10) **Denmark's Prime Minister Responds to Trump's Threats** - Mette Frederiksen states the Kingdom of Denmark is a sovereign state, EU member, and NATO member, thanking European partners for their support during this pressure
- 4 (04:36) **EU Commission President Issues Stern Warning** - Ursula von der Leyen declares the European Union "stands in full solidarity with the Kingdom of Denmark and the people of Greenland"
- 5 (05:09) **Greenland's Prime Minister Thanks EU for Support** - Jens Fredrik Nielsen calls the European Union "not only an important part of Greenland, but also a loyal and trusted friend"
- 6 (05:53) **EU-Greenland Declaration Sends Message to Trump** - The joint declaration makes clear Greenland will align with European values, not Trump's regime
- 7 (09:13) **Witkoff and Kushner's Russia-Ukraine Trip Exposed** - The unappointed envoys post photos with Russian officials while pushing "business deals" to resolve the war, as Russia prepares a massive winter offensive
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Greenland, where they announced a new declaration focused on shared responsibility, cooperation, and Greenland’s sovereignty. Meiselas examines the message being sent by the meeting and declaration, as well as the United States reputation being destroyed by Trump.
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