The Denmark government says it will increase military expenses in the North Atlantic between US President Donald Trump’s bid, which would sell or quote Greenland to the United States.
Late on Monday night, the Danish government announced a 14.6 billion-crone-or approximate $ 2 billion agreement-to improve the capabilities for monitoring and maintain sovereignty in the region with parties, including the governments of Greenland and For Islands. “
The Ministry of Defense in Copenhagen stated that they would include three new Arctic naval ships, two additional long -range monitoring drones and satellite capabilities.
On Tuesday, Denmark Prime Minister, Met Fredericsen visited several major European capitals, including Berlin, Paris and Brussels, where he met NATO general secretary Mark Rute.
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederricasen spoke to the media after a conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Sholaz (not seen) in Chancellori in Berlin, Germany on January 28, 2025. (Maja Hitiz/Getty Image)
Fredericseen warned that Europe faces which he called “a more indefinite reality” and said that his country would strengthen its military appearance around Greenland.
After the visit, Trump has repeatedly made important statements for American national and economic security interests to Greenland and has expressed interest in buying it from Denmark. Trump has also said that he would not refuse to use military force to gain control over the area of the island.
Greenland Prime Minister Mutete Eddie (left) and presidential-fuming Donald Trump (right). (Getty Image / Fox News Digital)
Fredericksen did not directly mention Trump’s danger in the comments at a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Sholaz, but he said that “We are facing a more uncertain reality, a reality that is a more united Europe and more support Calls for. “
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He pointed to Ukraine and beyond Russian activities and said “it is dependent on Europe to define the future of our continent, and I think we have to take more responsibility for our safety.”
In its announcement on the Arctic and North Atlantic region, the Danish Ministry said that the parties agreed to negotiate another agreement in the first half of this year, which focuses on strengthening preventive and defense.
Local, Greenland. (Fox News)
“We should face the fact that the Arctic and North Atlantic have serious challenges about security and defense,” said Defense Minister Trolls Lund Paulson. “For this reason, we should strengthen our presence in this region.”
His ministry stated that ensuring that investment provides assistance for local jobs and businesses in Greenland and Faro Islands, “a focal point”.
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The Greenland government has insisted that the region is not for sale, but it is open to cooperation. The statement of the Ministry of Defense did not mention Trump’s ambitions.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
