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Discussions in Germany have intensified over potentially boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, in response to President Donald Trump's repeated comments about annexing Greenland. Lawmakers from the ruling Christian Democratic Union have suggested considering such a measure as a last resort if the annexation occurs. A recent survey indicates nearly half of Germans would support the boycott under those circumstances.

22. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Donald Trumps trusler mot Grønland har gjort arktisk sikkerhet presserende. Som en av NATOs arktiske nasjoner kan Sverige ta en sentral rolle i regionens sikkerhetsarbeid. Regjeringen ønsker å bidra til økt NATO-tilstedeværelse der.

US President Donald Trump has warned that he could impose tariffs on European countries, including Denmark, to pressure for the annexation of Greenland on national security grounds. The threat follows a White House meeting between US and Danish officials, where Trump's territorial ambitions were rejected. Denmark and Greenland have deemed the statements totally unacceptable.

15. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

US Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Lisa Murkowski have introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent any American annexation or military operations in Greenland, amid concerns over President Trump's threats to control the territory. The move aims to protect NATO alliances and reassure Denmark, which administers Greenland. Diplomatic tensions persist, with Denmark forming a working group with US officials while bolstering its military presence.

In the latest escalation of tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed push to acquire Greenland, Vice President JD Vance urged European leaders on Thursday to take the claims seriously for national security reasons. This follows a January 6 joint statement from multiple European nations backing Denmark and Greenland's self-determination.

6. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Following a joint European statement defending Greenland's sovereignty, Denmark announces military reinforcements and increased NATO activity on the island amid comments from a Trump advisor dismissing resistance to potential US annexation.