EU Backs Denmark and Greenland from US Annexation Efforts

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JAKARTA - The European Union (EU) expressed solidarity with Denmark and Greenland following the United States (US) announcement regarding the appointment of a special envoy for the region.

"We continue to stand in solidarity with Denmark and Greenland. Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Any change to this status can only be decided by the people of Greenland and Denmark," said the Head of Foreign Policy of the European Union Kaja Kallas through the X platform, reported by ANTARA from Anadolu, Tuesday, December 23.

He said the European Union hopes all partners will respect sovereignty and territorial integrity and comply with international commitments, as stipulated in the Charter of the United Nations (UN) and the North Atlantic Treaty, among others.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen echoed the statement by stressing that the security of the Arctic region remains the EU's top priority.

"Arctic security remains a top priority for the European Union, and we want to work with allies and partners on this issue," von der Leyen said.

He also emphasized that territorial integrity and sovereignty are important fundamental principles of international law not only for the European Union, but also for countries around the world.

"We stand in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland," he added.

US President Donald Trump earlier announced that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry would serve as the US special envoy to Greenland.

In his statement on the Truth Social platform, Trump said Landry understands how important Greenland is to US national security and will vigorously advocate for the country's interests to ensure the safety of allies and the wider international community.

Greenland, an autonomous territory under Danish sovereignty, has attracted the attention of the US due to its strategic location and mineral resource wealth.

Trump previously called Greenland's ownership an "absolute necessity" for US economic security, even comparing it to a "major property deal".

Denmark and Greenland have categorically rejected any proposal to sell the territory and reaffirmed Denmark's sovereignty over the island.