Trump threatened to acquire Greenland territory and spoke with European Council President Costa.

The entities involved

• 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
• 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
  • An announced agreement grants the US permanent control over Greenland's security, driven by strategic US demands.Mon 17:14
• António Costa →

  Portuguese politician, President of the European Council since 2024 (1961-)

  • Donald Trump and António Costa discussed geopolitical issues during the G7 Summit.Mon 05:11
  • Zelenskyy urged António Costa to introduce additional sanctions while also asking Donald Trump to implement relevant laws.Sat 10:58

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• Donald Trump expressed interest in obtaining Greenland territory, casting uncertainty over EU defense.Jun 12
• 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 threatened to seize Greenland amidst a tariff blitz and the political power of the European People's Party in the Parliament.Jun 16
• Donald Trump threatens to claim vast Arctic territory, escalating his interest in Greenland.Aug 8
• Trump administration threatens withdrawal from NATO and expresses ambition to take control of Greenland.Jun 7