The Latest Breaking News from Lars Løkke Rasmussen

Greenland’s Foreign Minister Breaks Down In Tears As Trump’s Greenland Threats Escalate

Greenland’s foreign minister breaks down in tears as Trump’s Greenland threats ramp up while NATO troops deploy.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 15

European troops in Greenland will not impact Trump's takeover plans, White House says

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, speaking after leaving the White House, said a US takeover of Greenland was "absolutely not necessary."

Euronews · Jan 15

EU will maintain Arctic cooperation with US, von der Leyen says amid Greenland tensions

Amid Donald Trump's threats to seize Greenland, Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will continue working with the US to reinforce Arctic security. At the same time, the European Commission has confirmed that Greenland is "in principle" covered by the bloc's mutual assistance clause.

Euronews · Jan 15

European troops arrive in Greenland as US and Denmark talks fail to resolve dispute

The deployment was announced the same day the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.

Euronews · Jan 15

European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future

Troops from NATO countries, including France and Germany, are arriving in Greenland to boost security

The Independent UK · Jan 15

Newsletter: Kallas warns against NATO doom talk amid Greenland tensions

Also in this newsletter: how pressure is mounting on the EU to get tough on Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and the view from Cyprus as Ursula von der Leyen's team visits to mark the start of the EU Council presidency.

Euronews · Jan 15

Greenland’s value explained: Could Trump really buy the Danish island?

Greenland’s economy may be small, but its real value is tied to Arctic security and vast mineral reserves. Trump’s interest in it reflects US efforts to counter China’s dominance in sourcing critical raw materials.

Euronews · Jan 15

Germany to send troops to Greenland as talks between US and Denmark over island end in 'fundamental disagreement'

Minister of Foreign Affairs for Denmark, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, said the US and Denmark's positions on the future of Greenland differ

Evening Standard · Jan 14

'We agreed to disagree’ on Trump ‘conquering’ Greenland, Danish FM says after crunch talks

A high-stakes meeting between the foreign minister of Denmark, his Greenland counterpart, and the Trump administration yielded no resolution to US demands to assert ownership of the territory. European allies will participate in a joint troop mission to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark.

Euronews · Jan 14

Denmark declares ‘fundamental disagreement’ after US-Greenland talks as Nato allies ramp up military presence

‘Geopolitical tensions have spread to the Arctic’ said a statement released by Greenland and Denmark

The Independent UK · Jan 14