Trump pushes for the annexation of semi-autonomous Danish territory while the Danish PM attends the NATO summit in Ankara.

The entities involved

• Greenland →

  autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark and world's largest island

  • An announced agreement grants the US permanent control over Greenland's security, driven by strategic US demands.Mon 17:14
  • Trump discussed geopolitical issues with Cuba and potential annexation of Greenland.Mon 16:18
• Denmark →

  country in Northern Europe and North America

  • Zealand Pharma A/S appointed Danske Bank as lead manager for its share buy-back program in the Danish market.Mon 17:39
  • Denmark, Austria, Estonia, Finland, and Germany are discussing openness versus France's preference rules, with Benjamin Haddad representing French EU affairs.Mon 13:11
• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02

Related events

• The Trump administration is actively shaping a new U.S. military deal concerning Greenland, while acknowledging Denmark's continued sovereignty over the territory.Sep 21
• Greenland seeks independence from Denmark amid U.S. President's view of the territory as a strategic asset.Jul 3
• Trump insists on acquiring Greenland territory, while allies pledge to ramp up defense spending and Trump threatens to cut trade with Spain.Jul 8
• Trump administration threatens withdrawal from NATO and expresses ambition to take control of Greenland.Jun 7
• The Trump administration considered annexing Greenland as part of signals regarding the US military footprint in Europe.Jun 18