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European Leaders Unite Against Trump's Greenland Annexation Threats

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Maya Rodriguez
Financial Analyst
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European leaders on Tuesday issued a joint statement to push back against U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed interest in Greenland. The statement, which was released on CNBC [1], emphasized that Greenland belongs to its people and not to any country.

European Leaders' Statement

The joint statement, signed by European leaders, read:

'Greenland belongs to its people, and not to any country. We will not let anyone threaten our sovereignty or our way of life.'

Trump's Greenland Interest

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland has sparked concerns among European leaders, who fear that the U.S. president's plans could lead to a loss of sovereignty for the island nation.

Reaction from European Leaders

European leaders have been quick to respond to Trump's comments, with many expressing their opposition to any plans that could lead to a loss of sovereignty for Greenland.

Conclusion

The joint statement from European leaders is a clear message to Trump that they will not stand idly by while their sovereignty is threatened. The statement emphasizes that Greenland belongs to its people and not to any country.

Sources

[1] 'Greenland belongs to its people': European leaders unite over Trump’s threats to annex territory