Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will visit Greenland from April 2-4 for talks with the semi-autonomous territory’s new government. The trip comes amid growing US interest in taking control of Greenland, a strategically located island in the Arctic.
In a recent visit to a US military base, Vice President JD Vance accused Denmark of not doing enough to keep the island safe and suggested the US would be better protectors. However, Frederiksen disputed this claim, saying it was unfair and that she has respect for Greenland’s handling of pressure on the island. The new government coalition, led by Jens-Frederik Nielsen, sees Denmark as its closest ally, despite the tensions.
Frederiksen has emphasized that it is up to the people of Greenland to decide their own future, but the visit may highlight the complexities of Greenland’s relationship with Denmark and the US.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/denmarks-prime-minister-visit-greenland-april-2-4-amid-us-interest-2025-03-29