“The world order as we know it that we have been fighting for 80 years is over and I don’t think it will return,” said Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Paris.
Greenland’s PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen delivered a strong message on the island’s future as Denmark declared the current global status quo finished, reports CNBC.
Appearing together at a forum in the French capital to shore up support from European allies, the leaders sought to portray a united front amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s persistent threats over Greenland.
A Warning: The End of an Era
Speaking at the University of Paris, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen offered a stark assessment of the geopolitical landscape.
“The world order as we know it that we have been fighting for 80 years is over, and I don’t think it will return,” she said, according to Reuters.
Despite the tensions, Frederiksen emphasised the necessity of the transatlantic bond.
“The best way forward for the U.S. and Europe is to stick together… We will try to find a way forward with the U.S. We share concerns about Arctic security. Russia does not want peace with Europe,” she added.
Greenland’s Resistance to External Pressure
Prime Minister Nielsen emphasised Greenland’s agreement with Denmark on the need for increased security in the Arctic, citing deep concerns over Russia’s current military posture. However, he remained firm that Greenland will not be a pawn in global real estate deals, reiterating that the island will resist any external pressure.
“What we are dealing with as a government is trying to push back from outside and handle our people who are afraid and scared,” Nielsen said.
These comments follow high-level talks between Nielsen, Frederiksen, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Tuesday.
The Mystery of Trump’s “Framework Deal”
President Donald Trump, who has long advocated for U.S. control of the Arctic island, claimed in a surprise development last week that he had secured a “framework for a future deal” regarding Greenland.
While the U.S. president did not provide specific details, he insisted that talks would continue toward a final agreement. This claim stands in stark contrast to the sentiment on the ground.
Opinion polls consistently show that Greenlanders overwhelmingly oppose U.S. control, while a strong majority support eventual independence from Denmark.
Later today, Nielsen and Frederiksen are scheduled to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace to further solidify European backing for their shared sovereignty.
