EU Reaffirms Greenland's Sovereignty Amid U.S. Interest

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and EU lawmakers have strongly affirmed Greenland's right to self-determination, insisting its future should be decided solely by its people and free from external pressure. This stance comes in response to repeated statements by U.S. President Donald Trump expressing interest in acquiring Greenland for security reasons, a proposal that Greenland and Denmark have firmly rejected. Kallas emphasized the importance of respecting sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the sanctity of borders, underscoring that borders are inviolable under international law. The EU, which maintains significant collaboration with Greenland in areas such as education, renewable energy, and security, recently opened an office in Nuuk to deepen its partnership. The remarks reflect heightened tensions over territorial ambitions in the Arctic and reaffirm the EU's commitment to supporting Greenland's autonomy and development. Multiple EU lawmakers explicitly condemned the U.S. proposals, highlighting the bloc’s unified position against external interference.