Denmark PM calls for ‘constructive’ Greenland negotiation with Trump

Mette Frederiksen says sovereignty of island is not up for discussion after US leader says ‘framework’ of deal reachedDavos live – latest updatesDenmark’s prime minister has called for “constructive” talks over Greenland that respect its territorial integrity, as Europeans gave a wary...

<p>Mette Frederiksen says sovereignty of island is not up for discussion after US leader says ‘framework’ of deal reached</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jan/22/davos-nato-ukraine-rutte-stubb-trump-greenland-deal-live-updates">Davos live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Denmark’s prime minister has called for “constructive” talks over Greenland that respect its territorial integrity, as Europeans gave a wary welcome to Donald Trump’s decision to drop tariff threats against countries opposing his plans to seize the island.</p><p>“We can negotiate all political aspects – security, investment, the economy – but we cannot negotiate our sovereignty,” Mette Frederiksen said on Thursday, after the US president suggested a deal was in sight to end the dispute over the territory.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/22/denmark-pm-calls-for-constructive-greenland-negotiation-with-trump">Continue reading...</a>
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