autonomous territory of Denmark and world's largest island
Greenland Signs Lucrative Minerals Deal with Europe in Blow to Trump: The Arctic territory has issued a 30-year mining permit to a Danish-French consortium.
newsweek.com/greenland-trump-permit-extraction-2075673
Greenland’s New Mining Permit Boosts European InterestsA Danish-French group secured a 30-year license to mine anorthosite, supporting climate-friendly aluminum production in Greenland.
- Greenland granted a Danish-French consortium a 30-year permit to extract anorthosite, essential for aluminum manufacturing.
- The mining project aims to develop a sustainable alternative to bauxite for aluminum used in aviation, automotive, and defense sectors.
- Despite President Trump’s expressed interest, no significant U.S. investments have materialized in Greenland’s mining industry.
- According to Mineral Resources Minister Naaja Nathanielsen, cooperation with European and Danish partners is advancing more effectively.
We have welcomed a number of investors, but we have not yet seen any concrete example of American funds being injected into Greenland's business community.— Greenland's Mineral Resources Minister Naaja Nathanielsen on the lack of American investment in Greenland.
Retirement from 70: Denmark increases retirement age from 2040: Due to a mechanism introduced before 2006, Denmark is increasing its retirement age further ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/internationale-politik/id_100736446/rente-ab-70-daenemark-erhoeht-renteneintrittsalter-ab-2040.html
Denmark Sets Retirement Age at 70 by 2040Denmark will raise the retirement age to 70 by 2040, following a mechanism linked to rising life expectancy since 2006.
- Denmark’s parliament approved a law to increase the retirement age to 70 by 2040.
- Since 2006, the retirement age has been tied to life expectancy increases in Denmark.
- Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for a review of the policy once age 70 is reached.
- Trade unions in Copenhagen have protested, deeming the policy unfair amid stable economic conditions.
"We believe that you cannot simply say forever that people have to work one year longer, and therefore our clear demand is that the agreement must be renegotiated."— Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark, on the need to reconsider the pension system.
Former NATO Chief Rasmussen Says Plan For European Force In Ukraine 'Moving Too Slowly'
rferl.org/a/nato-rasmussen--denmark-europe-ukraine-defense/33415781.html
The world’s ice sheets just got a dire prognosis, and coastlines are going to pay the price
cnn.com/2025/05/20/climate/ice-sheets-sea-level-rise
Usha Vance: The surprising transformation of the "Second Lady": As Second Lady, she stands at the center of the Trump universe. But in many ways ...
nzz.ch/international/usha-vance-die-ueberraschende-wandlung-der-second-lady-ld.1883334
Greenland dangles rare earths partnership with EU as Trump looms: “We want to expand our cooperation on our critical minerals and energy,” Vivian Motzfeldt says.
politico.eu/article/greenland-dangles-rare-earths-partnership-eu-motzfeldt-trump/
Greenland gives Danish-French group permit to mine rock with green potential, in wake of Trump interest
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/greenland-gives-danish-french-group-permit-mine-rock-with-green-potential-wake-2025-05-21/
China fully respects Denmark's sovereignty on Greenland, foreign minister says: China fully respects Denmark's sovereignty and territorial integrity on the ...
reuters.com/world/china/china-fully-respects-denmarks-sovereignty-greenland-foreign-minister-says-2025-05-19/
Denmark’s retirement age to become highest in Europe at 70 leads to criticism calling it ‘unrealistic and unreasonable’
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/denmark-retirement-age-state-pension-70-b2756527.html
US spy scandals show Western allies not as allied as portrayed: Denmark’s Foreign Affairs Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen sounded surprised and emotional as he ...
asiatimes.com/2025/05/us-spy-scandals-show-western-allies-not-as-allied-as-portrayed/
Trump ‘weakened’ the West as Russian threat rises, warns former NATO boss: If the U.S. wants to “retire” from leading the free world, a new grouping of ...
politico.eu/article/trump-weakened-the-west-as-russian-threat-rises-warns-former-nato-boss/
Key FactsTrump Weakens the West, Warns Former NATO Chief
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: politico.eu
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: politico.eu
- Anders Fogh Rasmussen stated that Trump has significantly weakened the Western alliance and hindered Ukraine's fight against Russia.
- Rasmussen criticized Trump's willingness to concede Ukrainian territories and lift sanctions without meaningful Russian concessions.
- He expressed skepticism about the likelihood of achieving peace and warned that Russia might attack the EU.
- A new coalition of democracies may emerge to strengthen defense and resist coercion from both China and the U.S.
Now that the U.S. has apparently retired from the role of leader of the free world, that might create a new 'D7' grouping of democracies.— Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former NATO Secretary-General, discussing the potential reorganization of democratic alliances in light of U.S. foreign policy.
Denmark Warns Trump White House on Greenland Spying: U.S. President Donald Trump seeks control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.
newsweek.com/denmark-warns-trump-white-house-greenland-spying-2070030
Nine EU countries seek human rights convention's rethink on migration: In an open letter spearheaded by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her Danish ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/23/nine-eu-countries-seek-european-human-rights-conventions-rethink-on-migration
EU Nations Call for Migration Rights ReinterpretationNine EU countries seek expanded powers to expel migrants by revising the European Convention on Human Rights.
- Nine EU member states signed an open letter requesting a reinterpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights to facilitate migration policy adjustments.
- The effort, led by Italy and Denmark, also includes Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland.
- Signatories argue that the convention’s current interpretation restricts democratic states’ ability to make political decisions regarding migration.
- Proposals include enhanced authority to deport criminal foreigners and to counter states exploiting migrants at European borders.
Earth's 'catastrophic' ice melt problem is worse than previously thought, study says
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Danish leader says 'you cannot spy against an ally' after reports of US gathering intel on Greenland
apnews.com/article/denmark-us-greenland-spying-7f7e75e3d0985b2e1ee38a9fc426e17d
Key FactsDanish PM Condemns US Spying in Greenland
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that spying against allies is unacceptable following reports of U.S. intelligence activities in Greenland.
- Tensions arose between Denmark, Greenland, and the U.S. as President Trump considered annexing the strategically significant island, which Denmark insists is not for sale.
- Frederiksen dismissed the espionage reports as rumors, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in defense and security matters in Northern Europe.
- Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre also criticized U.S. actions, asserting Greenland's sovereignty as part of Denmark.
"You cannot spy against an ally."— Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen made this statement after reports of U.S. intelligence gathering on Greenland.
US considers special status for Greenland amid Trump push for control: Officials float idea of compact of free association (Cofa), used by US to keep close ties ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/09/us-greenland-trump
Nine EU countries call for review of the European Convention on Human Rights: The Italian Prime Minister received her Danish counterpart, Mette Frederiksen ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/23/neun-eu-lander-fordern-uberprufung-der-menschenrechtskonvention
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[WATCH] President Cyril Ramaphosa's meeting with his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, has been described as a defining moment for relations between Pretoria and ... Show more
Hands off Greenland, ex-NATO chief defies Trump: The U.S. president’s musings on annexing the Arctic island are alarming Copenhagen.
politico.eu/article/donald-trump-greenland-ex-nato-chief-anders-fogh-rasmussen/
US intelligence instructed to infiltrate Greenland, media reports: US spies are under orders to monitor Greenland's independence movement and find those ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/us-intelligence-instructed-to-infiltrate-greenland-media-reports/
9 EU countries ask European court to ease expulsion of foreign criminals: Document spearheaded by Italy and Denmark also calls for an end to the exploitation of ...
politico.eu/article/eu-countries-criminals-human-rights-austria-estonia-poland/
Why Germany Arrested "King Peter": Peter identified sources of frustration and indignity that might bother virtually any German: how one navigates ...
theatlantic.com/international/archive/2025/05/why-did-germany-arrest-king-peter/682827/
CNN report: Pentagon apparently wants to assign Greenland to military command for US mainland
spiegel.de/ausland/donald-trump-will-groenland-offenbar-militaerkommando-fuer-us-festland-zuordnen-a-fc38c886-e303-442d-b4ce-cf94891dd3a1
US intelligence agencies told to ramp up spying on Greenland as Trump eyes takeover
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-tusli-gabbard-spy-greenland-b2746117.html
Vinay Menon: Donald Trump is feuding with Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen. Here’s why other celebs should beef with the president
thestar.com/entertainment/donald-trump-is-feuding-with-taylor-swift-and-bruce-springsteen-heres-why-other-celebs-should/article_04e64a23-bc1b-42c9-88f9-912798dd9969.html
Denmark’s defense boss not ‘able to imagine’ a US takeover of Greenland: Greenland is a part of Denmark, and Washington cannot take it, Troels Lund Poulsen says.
politico.eu/article/denmark-greenland-donald-trump-military-annex/
'What president talks like that?' Biden calls out Trump on Greenland, Canada 51st US state remarks
wionews.com/world/biden-calls-out-trump-on-greenland-canada-51st-us-state-remarks-9044763
Key FactsBiden Critiques Trump's Russia Appeasement Approach
May 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: usatoday.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: usatoday.com
- Joe Biden labeled Trump's pressure on Ukraine as 'modern-day appeasement'.
- Biden warned that Putin will not stop after territorial concessions.
- Trump advocates for negotiations to achieve a permanent ceasefire.
- Biden criticized Trump's unconventional foreign policy proposals as inappropriate.
"It is modern-day appeasement."— Joe Biden, in an exclusive interview with the BBC, criticizing Donald Trump's pressure on Ukraine.
Danish leader says ‘you cannot spy against an ally’ after reports of U.S. gathering intel on Greenland
ctvnews.ca/world/article/danish-leader-says-you-cannot-spy-against-an-ally-after-reports-of-us-gathering-intel-on-greenland/
US popularity collapses worldwide in wake of Trump’s return: The world is more divided than ever, but there’s still something (nearly) everyone agrees on: The U ...
politico.eu/article/usa-popularity-collapse-worldwide-trump-return/
Knowledge to take away - | MrWissen2go explains: Why does Donald Trump want to buy Greenland?
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Danish MP calls for extradition of Canadian behind notorious AI porn site: A Danish MP is calling for the extradition of the Canadian pharmacist behind a ...
cbc.ca/news/canada/david-do-extradition-request-1.7540347
Greenland: Why Trump is using espionage against allies: The American president wants to know more about what the Greenlanders think about annexation ...
nzz.ch/international/groenland-warum-trump-spionage-gegen-verbuendete-einsetzt-ld.1883364
Former NATO chief: European leaders spend too much time on discussions instead of action for Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/05/22/former-nato-chief-european-leaders-spend-too-much-time-on-discussions-instead-of-action-for-ukraine/
India-Pakistan tensions: Donald Trump's Kashmir mediation offer puts India in a tight spot
bbc.com/news/articles/cjwq0y7d14lo
The EU must phase out all Russian energy by 2027: Imports of Russian oil, gas and nuclear material must be stopped by 2027 at the latest ...
de.euronews.com/green/2025/05/07/neue-frist-bis-2027-muss-die-eu-aus-der-gesamten-russischen-energie-aussteigen
U.S. spy agencies told to gather intelligence on Greenland
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Greenland belongs to Greenlanders, EU’s top diplomat warns: Kaja Kallas used her opening address to the European Parliament to rebuke Donald Trump’s plans to ...
politico.eu/article/greenland-trump-kaja-kallas-determination-european-union/
"Special status": Trump considers Greenland agreement after annexation threats: Trump has repeatedly threatened to take over Greenland from the USA ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/sonderstatus-trump-erwaegt-nach-annexionsdrohungen-abkommen-mit-groenland-li.2323675
Trump's takeover bid: Denmark's prime minister outraged by alleged US espionage in Greenland
spiegel.de/ausland/donald-trumps-interesse-an-groenland-daenemarks-regierungschefin-empoert-ueber-mutmassliche-us-spionage-a-aecc4e7f-5956-45c9-98b5-02de9ecdc2d8
World stunned by development in Antarctica: Social media has erupted into debate after stunning findings revealed that the Antarctic Ice Sheet had gone through ...
news.com.au/technology/environment/world-reacts-to-shock-development-in-antarctica-oh-my-god/news-story/dc60928afd5b7fb136c0e34d61ffc6b0
Trump's obsession now reaches Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base: List of places US president wants to take over
wionews.com/world/donald-trump-afghanistan-bagram-air-base-canada-list-of-places-us-president-wants-to-take-over-9075480
+++ The USA under Trump +++: Trump starts the week with extreme plans: Trump is planning tariffs on foreign films. The US President also wants to send soldiers ...
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CNA May 09
Danish PM furious over reported US spying on Greenland: OSLO: Denmark's prime minister voiced outrage on Friday (May 9) after media reports that Washington would ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/us-spying-greenland-denmark-pm-furious-trump-5119871
Gizmodo May 07
U.S. Amps Up Spying on Greenland and Denmark as Trump Covets New Territory: Tulsi Gabbard blamed the "deep state" for news leaking about the spy order.
gizmodo.com/u-s-amps-up-spying-on-greenland-and-denmark-as-trump-covets-new-territory-2000599212
Biden on Trump foreign policy: ‘What the hell’s going on here?’: Former President Biden condemned President Trump’s public musings about acquiring other ...
thehill.com/policy/international/5287134-joe-biden-donald-trump-foreign-policy-moves/
Key FactsBiden Stirs Controversy Among Democrats
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
- Democrats are criticizing Biden's return to the spotlight following his interview on 'The View.'
- Biden spoke negatively about Trump's second term and took responsibility for the Democratic losses in 2024.
- Some strategists urge Biden to avoid interviews and focus on community outreach to preserve his legacy.
- Despite the criticism, there are supporters who believe Biden's experience remains valuable to the party.
"Elections are about the future. Every time Joe Biden emerges, we fight an old war."— Democratic strategist Anthony Coley, who worked for the Biden administration.
The New Republic May 07
Tulsi Gabbard Flips Out Over Report U.S. Is Spying on Greenland: The U.S. is increasing its espionage in Greenland as part of Donald Trump’s campaign to take ...
newrepublic.com/post/194965/tulsi-gabbard-report-us-spying-greenland
Nancy Pelosi Hits Trump With Brutal Reality Check On His Greenland Takeover Plan: The California Democrat warned against abandoning NATO allies ...
huffpost.com/entry/nancy-pelosi-hits-trump-on-greenland-plan_n_681c87ede4b0794c7c96ad9a
'Foreign labour must be limited': Danish PM Frederiksen: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday that ‘numbers matter’ in relation to immigration ...
thelocal.dk/20250506/foreign-labour-must-be-limited-danish-pm-frederiksen
Pentagon considers shifting Greenland to US Northern Command, sparking concerns over Trump’s ambitions for the territory
cnn.com/2025/05/09/politics/pentagon-greenland-northern-command
America's revised Greenland obsession: America's revised Greenland obsession - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025/05/09/americas-revised-greenland-obsession.html
Orbán’s man in Brussels stalls Russian energy exit plan: Hungary’s EU commissioner is hindering the plan’s quick approval on Tuesday, despite obligations to act ...
politico.eu/article/orbans-man-in-brussels-stalls-russian-energy-exit-plan/
Dublin TD Sinead Gibney replaced as Social Democrats Foreign Affairs spokesperson
independent.ie/irish-news/politics/dublin-td-sinead-gibney-replaced-as-social-democrats-foreign-affairs-spokesperson/a1932674555.html
Team USA Defeats Denmark, 5-0, in First Men’s Worlds Tilt: Matty Beniers scores twice; Joey Daccord records shutout
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An Alaska Mother's Day tradition: Mingling with ice age survivors on a farm: It is one of Alaska’s favorite Mother’s Day traditions, getting up close and ...
apnews.com/article/alaska-ice-age-musk-ox-mothers-day-798ad0a111a41046d3f314dd310b69a2
US annexation of Greenland: Did Denmark ask the Kremlin for help?: Greenland has come under fire from disinformation. A Danish MP did not ask the Kremlin for ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/05/us-annexion-gronlands-hat-danemark-den-kreml-um-hilfe-gebeten
Trump’s Threats Push Greenlanders Closer to Denmark: The prospect of American annexation has reinvigorated ties between the island and Copenhagen ...
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Paid articlePaywallNo, Danish MP didn't seek Kremlin's help to protect Greenland: Greenland has been caught in the disinformation crossfire as geopolitical tensions ...
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Trump renews threat against Greenland: The US president has shocked many with ideas of annexing foreign territories. Now he is renewing his threat against ...
noz.de/deutschland-welt/politik/artikel/trumps-erneuert-drohung-gegen-groenland-48685526
Greenland strengthens ties with Denmark amid Trump's interest in controlling territory
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-28/green-and-denmark-affirm-alliance-amid-trumps-interest/105224180
Key FactsGreenland and Denmark Forge Stronger Alliance
Apr 28 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
- Greenland and Denmark have decided to strengthen their ties in response to the US interest in controlling the strategically located Arctic island.
- New Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen visited Denmark to demonstrate unity between mineral-rich Greenland and Denmark.
- Nielsen emphasized that only Greenlanders can determine the territory's future and expressed concerns over the expansion of the US consulate in Nuuk.
- Denmark plans to invest more in Greenland and enhance regional defense, with King Frederik traveling to Greenland in support.
"We are in a foreign policy situation which means we have to move closer together."— Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Prime Minister of Greenland, at a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
‘I don’t know’: Trump not sure about upholding US constitution as President: When asked more broadly if he believes he must uphold the US Constitution ...
financialexpress.com/world-news/i-dont-know-trump-not-sure-about-upholding-us-constitution-as-president/3832606/
Key FactsTrump's Confused Stance on the Constitution
May 04 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- President Trump stated in an interview that he does not know if he needs to uphold the Constitution, while asserting that his lawyers will follow the Supreme Court's guidance.
- He emphasized that immigration policy is a key issue for the upcoming presidential elections and criticized the courts for preventing him from deporting millions of undocumented immigrants.
- Trump attributed economic issues to Biden while claiming responsibility for the economy's positive aspects, praising his tariff policies.
- Furthermore, he commented on the potential use of military force against Greenland and asserted that he respects the rights of his critics, despite frequently attacking them.
I don't know.— President Trump, when asked if he thinks he needs to uphold the Constitution.
Danish king arrives in Greenland after Trump's threats of US takeover: The visit by Denmark's King Frederik X aims to show unity with Greenland in ...
euronews.com/2025/04/29/danish-king-arrives-in-greenland-as-trump-eyes-takeover-of-strategic-arctic-island
Greenland: How King Frederik can stand up to Trump: Denmark has something the US president might be jealous of in the battle for Greenland: a king who is popular ...
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Greenland’s PM says island can’t be bought, U.S. isn’t showing respect: "The talks from the United States have not been respectful,” Prime Minister Jens-Frederik ...
globalnews.ca/news/11152005/greenland-prime-minister-donald-trump-aquisition/
These satellite images show how Russia has been rapidly expanding its military presence in the arctic for over a decade. And why Trump won’t stop talking about ... Show more
Trump Won’t Add Canada, Greenland or Panama to US Territory, Mark Carney Says: President Donald Trump won’t succeed with his stated ambitions to expand US ...
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Paid articlePaywall Most say Trump serious about Canada, Greenland, third term: Most Americans say they think President Trump is serious about the United States merging with Canada ...
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Communication networks disrupted: After Spanish power outage, problems in Greenland too
n-tv.de/panorama/Nach-spanischem-Stromausfall-auch-Probleme-in-Groenland-article25734226.html
Greenland's prime minister says island can't be bought and US isn't showing respect
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/greenlands-prime-minister-island-bought-us-showing-respect-121216847
Greenland satellite services restored after Spanish blackout: Telecom services have been restored to remote communities in Greenland that were cut off from ...
reuters.com/world/europe/greenland-satellite-services-disrupted-after-spanish-power-blackout-2025-04-29/
Donald Trump reiterates annexation threat against Canada: | "I'm not joking": Canada will elect a new parliament on Monday. The election campaign is taking ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/usa/id_100695094/donald-trump-bekraeftigt-annexions-drohung-gegen-kanada-ich-scherze-nicht-.html
Last trip as Foreign Minister: Baerbock already has her head in New York: Annalena Baerbock travels to Denmark shortly before the handover to her successor ...
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