No agreement has been reached with the United States over Greenland, and the situation remains “challenging,” Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens‑Frederik Nielsen said in an interview published Friday by the Greenlandic Broadcasting Corporation.
His comments followed a statement last week by U.S. President Donald Trump, who wrote on his Truth Social platform that talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had produced “the framework of a future deal” involving Greenland and the wider Arctic region.
Nielsen said his government is seeking clarification “through the appropriate channels,” adding that Trump has continued to show interest in taking over the island.
Under pressure from Washington, Nielsen emphasized the need to deepen cooperation with NATO and EU partners. “We will take it step by step to strengthen cooperation in business, culture, education and other areas,” he said.
He added that recent visits to Germany and France resulted in renewed expressions of support for Greenland.
Greenland, the world’s largest island, is a self‑governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining control of foreign affairs and defense. Since returning to office in 2025, Trump has repeatedly voiced a desire to “obtain” Greenland — a proposal consistently rejected by European governments.
