Donald Trump: Power struggle over Greenland intensifies - Europe sends soldiers to the island.

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Stars (2 / 1) 19.01.2026 09:30 / Frank

Europe Coordinates Mission without the U.S.

The nocturnal landing marks the beginning of a broader European military presence. More troops from several NATO countries, including France, the Netherlands and Great Britain, are on their way. The mission is led by Europe and is deliberately conducted outside the U.S. NATO command structures - a political signal to Washington.

Trump's Strategic Interests in Greenland

From the U.S. perspective, Greenland is of enormous strategic importance. The island is considered a key region for missile defense, Arctic security, and access to resources. Trump has repeatedly stated that a Greenland outside American control is "unacceptable" to him. However, Greenland's government has clearly rejected these plans.

Working Group as Last Resort

The only result of the summit was the establishment of a joint working group to seek compromises. Whether this can defuse the tensions is unclear. But one thing is certain: The power struggle over Greenland has reached a new level of escalation - both politically and militarily.