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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondent

Danish state could face legal action over deal that gives US powers on its soil

Protesters gather with flags and a 'Yankee go home' sign outside the US embassy in Copenhagen at a demonstration
Protesters gather outside the US embassy in Copenhagen at a demonstration in January over Greenland. Photograph: Johan Nilsson/TT/Shutterstock

Denmark could face legal action over an agreement that gives the US sweeping powers on Danish soil, over claims it is “unconstitutional” and could pose problems in talks with Washington over Greenland.

The agreement, which was signed under the Biden administration in 2023 and was passed by the Danish parliament last year, gives the US “unhindered access” to its airbases and powers over its civilians.

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