Danish PM Rejects U.S. Pressure Over Greenland Amid Planned Delegation Visit
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen criticized an upcoming visit by a U.S. delegation to Greenland, calling it “unacceptable pressure” on both the autonomous island and Denmark.
Speaking to Danish broadcaster DR on Tuesday, Frederiksen stated, “This is clearly not a visit based on Greenland’s needs or desires. Therefore, I must say that the pressure being exerted on Greenland and Denmark in this situation is unacceptable, and we will resist it.”
Her remarks follow concerns raised by outgoing Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Egede, who condemned what he called “foreign interference” ahead of the planned visit on Thursday.
In a Facebook post on Monday, Egede emphasized the importance of respecting Greenland’s unity and democracy without external intervention. He also clarified that there would be “no meeting” with the U.S. delegation, which, according to him, includes U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Usha Vance, the wife of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance.
The White House announced on Sunday that Usha Vance would visit Greenland from Thursday to Saturday to explore historical sites, learn about the island’s heritage, and attend the national dog sledding race, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).
The visit comes amid renewed speculation over U.S. ambitions in Greenland. In mid-March, former President Donald Trump reiterated his belief that the United States would eventually acquire Greenland, arguing that such a move would enhance “international security.”
