Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, reaffirmed the EU’s “full support” for Denmark in reaction to Trump’s intent to seize Greenland.
In an interview with Euronews, Costa emphasized that the territorial integrity of Denmark is an “essential issue” for the European Union.
Denmark is a sovereign state. Denmark defines its interests, and the European Union will support Denmark,
Costa stated.
We must not stop defending these principles when the territorial integrity of a member state of the European Union is at stake,
he said, emphasizing that sovereignty and stability remain core EU values. Tensions escalated after Trump refused to rule out economic or military measures to secure Greenland, claiming it was crucial for “the protection of the free world.”
What are Costa’s concerns about EU-US relations?
We are not going to speculate. We are naturally hoping that this conflict (does) not turn into a conflict and, if there is a conflict, it is resolved amicably, as is fitting between allies,
he also said.
The President of the European Council also addressed wider EU-US ties, particularly Trump’s suggested tariffs on European products.
Just as the United States wants to protect its interests, the European Union has the responsibility to defend the interests of its companies, its citizens, and our union,
he stated, calling for “a normal, calm” dialogue.
On security, Costa expressed that increasing military spending should not damage social policies.
Budgetary choices are always multiple and necessarily a combination of all of them,
Costa said.
How does Trump justify his push for Greenland?
In the recent past, President Donald Trump revived the talk about Greenland, a subject matter that had previously been mentioned by him during his first term. The president had stressed the fact that control over Greenland was crucial for U.S. national security, indicating,
For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.
He argues that the U.S. needs to secure its interests in the Arctic, which is growing in geopolitical tension.
