Greenland talks remain unresolved, PM urges cooperation with NATO, EU

No agreement on Greenland has been reached, and the situation remains challenging, Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said in an interview with the Greenlandic Broadcasting Corporation published Friday.

U.S. President Donald Trump said last week on his Truth Social platform that talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had produced "the framework of a future deal" concerning Greenland and the broader Arctic region.

"The government is seeking clarification through the appropriate channels," Nielsen said, adding that Trump has continued to show interest in taking over Greenland.

Facing pressure from the U.S., Nielsen stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation with partners from NATO and the EU. "We will take it step by step to strengthen cooperation in business, culture, education and other areas," he said.

Talking about recent visits to Germany and France, Nielsen said the two countries had reiterated their support for Greenland in several ways.

Greenland, the world's largest island, is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining control over defense and foreign policy. Since returning to office in 2025, Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to "obtain" Greenland, a move that has been consistently rejected by Europe.