US President Donald Trump has intensified his demands for the annexation of Greenland, while also targeting European leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
In a lengthy and combative speech, Trump asserted that the United States is seeking "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland, emphasizing that he does not intend to use military force to achieve this goal. He stated that the US is willing to offer economic and diplomatic concessions to persuade European allies to support its claim.
However, many in Europe remain unconvinced by Trump's words. The Danish foreign minister, Lars Lรธkke Rasmussen, described the US president's remarks as "positive" but emphasized that Denmark would not back down on its stance regarding Greenland's sovereignty. Norway's finance minister and former NATO secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, praised Trump for ruling out military intervention but noted that the underlying challenge of acquiring Greenland remains.
The speech also drew criticism from within Trump's own party. Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska, welcomed Trump's pledge not to use force but expressed disappointment at his approach, which she said ignored the wishes of native Greenlanders and treated the territory as "a piece of real estate."
Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau's successor, Justin, has long been critical of the US administration. In contrast, President Carney of Canada spoke about how much he admired Obama, but not Trump.
Trump also used his speech to attack various European leaders, including French president Emmanuel Macron and Swedish finance minister Magdalena Andersson. He claimed that Europe is "destroying itself" through immigration and failed social policies, while boasting about the economic prowess of the United States under his leadership.
The US president's remarks have sparked concern among European officials, who are seeking to present a united front against Trump's "bullying" tactics over Greenland. The European Green party co-chair, Vula Tsetsi, urged her colleagues to stand united against Trump's efforts, while Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has consistently criticized the US administration's approach on various issues.
The annexation of Greenland remains a contentious issue, with many questioning the motivations behind Trump's sudden interest in the territory. The US president's speech at Davos has added fuel to the controversy, highlighting the deep divisions between the United States and Europe over issues ranging from trade policy to security concerns.
In a lengthy and combative speech, Trump asserted that the United States is seeking "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland, emphasizing that he does not intend to use military force to achieve this goal. He stated that the US is willing to offer economic and diplomatic concessions to persuade European allies to support its claim.
However, many in Europe remain unconvinced by Trump's words. The Danish foreign minister, Lars Lรธkke Rasmussen, described the US president's remarks as "positive" but emphasized that Denmark would not back down on its stance regarding Greenland's sovereignty. Norway's finance minister and former NATO secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, praised Trump for ruling out military intervention but noted that the underlying challenge of acquiring Greenland remains.
The speech also drew criticism from within Trump's own party. Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska, welcomed Trump's pledge not to use force but expressed disappointment at his approach, which she said ignored the wishes of native Greenlanders and treated the territory as "a piece of real estate."
Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau's successor, Justin, has long been critical of the US administration. In contrast, President Carney of Canada spoke about how much he admired Obama, but not Trump.
Trump also used his speech to attack various European leaders, including French president Emmanuel Macron and Swedish finance minister Magdalena Andersson. He claimed that Europe is "destroying itself" through immigration and failed social policies, while boasting about the economic prowess of the United States under his leadership.
The US president's remarks have sparked concern among European officials, who are seeking to present a united front against Trump's "bullying" tactics over Greenland. The European Green party co-chair, Vula Tsetsi, urged her colleagues to stand united against Trump's efforts, while Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has consistently criticized the US administration's approach on various issues.
The annexation of Greenland remains a contentious issue, with many questioning the motivations behind Trump's sudden interest in the territory. The US president's speech at Davos has added fuel to the controversy, highlighting the deep divisions between the United States and Europe over issues ranging from trade policy to security concerns.