A declaration endorsed by European Parliament political leaders expressed “unequivocal support to Greenland and Denmark” while condemning the US’s declared intention to seize control of the Danish territory.
The European Parliament has officially voiced its “unequivocal support to Greenland and Denmark” amid United States President Donald Trump’s threats to “acquire the island, one way or another.”
On Wednesday, the Conference of Presidents—which includes the heads of political groups—adopted a statement that “unequivocally condemns the remarks made by the Trump administration about Greenland, which represent a clear breach of international law, violate the principles of the United Nations Charter, and undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a NATO ally.”
It further emphasizes that “such declarations are unacceptable and have no place in relations among democratic partners,” rejecting “external efforts to change the [Greenland’s] status quo” and urging the European Commission and EU member states “to offer concrete and substantial support to Greenland and Denmark.”
This firm position arises as US pressure intensifies regarding Greenland’s future, with Trump insisting that control of Greenland must be transferred to the United States.
“NATO should be leading the effort for us to secure it. Otherwise, Russia or China will step in, and that cannot be allowed,» he stated on his social media platform, Truth Social.
At the same time, Denmark is reinforcing its military deployment to strengthen its presence on the island territory, while EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed backing for Greenland, noting it «belongs to its people.”
The statement’s approval by the Conference of Presidents indicates that the majority of the Parliament supports this view, despite the absence of unanimous agreement among all political groups.
Parliamentary sources reveal the statement was proposed by a “centrist majority,” combining the European People’s Party, Socialists and Democrats, and Renew Europe.
Leaders leaving the meeting declined to specify which political factions endorsed the declaration, though sources suggest there was no visible opposition.
The European Parliament will conduct a debate on this issue during the upcoming plenary session next week.