Greenland's parliament ratifies Trump-era US security deal
Lawmakers in Nuuk approve the trilateral Arctic pact with Washington and Copenhagen, easing months of pressure from Trump to control the island.
What to know
- Greenland's parliament ratified the trilateral security deal with the US and Denmark, expanding US bases and missile defense on the island.
- The agreement reaffirms Danish sovereignty and Greenlanders' right to self-determination while easing Trump's push to acquire the territory.
- Opposition party Naleraq questioned the deal's economic benefit for Greenland.
- The Danish parliament still must ratify the bill, with a first reading set for November 11 and a vote on November 19.
Donald Trump US PresidentMute Egede Greenlandic Foreign MinisterPele Broberg Naleraq party chair
Jens-Frederik Nielsen Greenlandic Prime Minister
Mette Frederiksen Danish Prime Minister
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Social media amplifies the ratification news
News accounts including @unusual_whales circulated the AP/Reuters reporting on the Greenland vote, framing it as easing Trump's push to control the island.
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first by Reuters, 5d ago · also The Independent, Global News, Orlando Sentinel, Baltimore Sun, Mercury News, ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos +9
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- Greenland parliament approves security deal with US, Denmark Al Jazeera · 4d ago
- Greenland approves security deal with Denmark and U.S. following months of Trump pressure Philadelphia Inquirer · 4d ago
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- Greenland approves security deal with Denmark and U.S. following months of Trump's pressure Japan Today · 4d ago
- Greenland approves US-Denmark security deal amid Trump's push to bring island under American control Hindustan Times · 4d ago
- Greenland approves trilateral deal with Denmark and U.S. following pressure from Trump PBS NewsHour · 4d ago
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BREAKING: Greenland’s parliament approves a security deal with the United States The trilateral deal paves the way for more U.S. bases in Greenland and eases tensions over Trump’s repeated calls for the vast island to become part of the United States. The agreement’s goal is to
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Greenland approves security deal with Denmark and US | Eastern Riverina Chronicle https://www. byteseu.com/2495882/ # Denmark
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🇬🇱 Greenland's parliament has approved its security deal with the U.S., passing it 16-0 with 7 lawmakers abstaining The pact Trump signed with Denmark and Greenland in September clears the way for 2 new U.S. military bases on the island and his "Golden Dome" missile defense
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Naleraq opposition questions the deal's economic value
Independence-focused opposition party Naleraq argued during the debate that Greenland gained no economic benefit from the agreement.
“We are looking for a better agreement that we can benefit from when we become an independent state. But no economic benefit has been gained from the agreement…”
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Greenland's parliament ratifies the security deal — Lawmakers in Nuuk voted to approve the trilateral agreement with Denmark and the US, paving the way for new US bases and missile defense infrastructure.
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Greenland's parliament holds first debate, signals support — A majority of lawmakers signalled support for the deal in a first debate held the month before the ratification vote.
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US, Denmark and Greenland sign trilateral security agreement — Trump, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen signed the agreement on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, expanding the US military role in Greenland while reaffirming Danish sovereignty.
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White House floats Trump options for acquiring Greenland — The White House said Trump was discussing options for acquiring Greenland, including potential use of the US military, alarming European governments and triggering diplomatic efforts to calm the situation.
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first by DW.com, 4d ago · also Arab News, SCMP, Deutsche Welle EN, Channel News Asia
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- Greenland parliament ratifies US security deal Arab News · 4d ago
- Greenland ratifies Trump deal despite questions about value SCMP · 4d ago
- Greenland's parliament ratifies Trump's US security agreement Deutsche Welle EN · 4d ago
- Greenland parliament ratifies security deal reached with Trump Channel News Asia · 4d ago
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