The Latest Breaking News from Jens Frederik Nielsen

Trump Greenland Gamble Backfires After Envoy Gets Publicly Rejected and Forced Into Retreat

Donald Trump's attempt to strengthen ties with Greenland backfires as local leaders reject his overtures, emphasising sovereignty and international law, leading to diplomatic tensions and public backlash.

International Business Times UK · May 21

Greenland dispute a 'strategic wake-up call for all of Europe,' says France's Macron

Trump repeatedly threatened to annex the world's largest island, citing its importance for US national security.

Euronews · Jan 28

US to host officials from Denmark and Greenland as Trump renews takeover threats

The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Wednesday.

Euronews · Jan 13

Denmark Criticises Trump Aide Spouse's Post of Greenland Following Venezuela Strikes

The Danish ambassador and Greenland's Prime Minister criticised the post made by the wife of top Trump aide Stephen Miller as Washington under Trump once again suggests annexation.

International Business Times UK · Jan 5

Greenland's new PM rejects Trump's latest threat to take over island

Newly sworn in Jens-Frederik Nielsen said of Trump's overtures: 'Let me clear. The US won't get that.'

Euronews · Mar 31, 2025

Greenland votes for change but coalition talks will govern how it reacts to Trump

The tone of relations with the US may depend on whether second-placed Naleraq ends up inside the government

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025

Greenland election won by centre-right party who told Trump ‘we are not for sale’

Opposition Demokraatit party secures 29.9 per cent of vote, ending ruling coalition’s majority

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025