Greenland lawmakers signal support for Trump security deal(opens in a new tab)
Greenland lawmakers signal support for Trump security deal
Greenland lawmakers have signaled backing for the Trump‑era defense agreement signed with the United States and Denmark in September 2026, which grants U.S. access to Greenlandic military sites. The treaty still requires approval by Greenland’s Inatsisartut and Denmark’s Folketing.
Greenland lawmakers signal support for Trump security deal
Greenland’s foreign minister said the country has been under threat, and a new defense deal with Denmark and the U.S. is moving forward to a second parliamentary debate, expanding U.S. military rights in Greenland.
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski said Donald Trump’s comments about taking over Greenland shattered trust with Arctic allies, and that rebuilding that trust will require tangible action beyond rhetoric.
The United States, Denmark, and Greenland signed a new defense agreement that gives Washington access to two additional military areas on the island, a move that Greenland welcomed despite strained U.S. ties, while experts warn of potential unintended consequences.
The 22 September 2026 agreement between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland grants the U.S. far‑reaching military rights on Greenland, establishes a consultation mechanism to preclude Chinese investment, and obliges Greenland to maintain NATO membership, supporting NATO’s Europeanised Arctic strategy.