According to information from The Telegraph
European states hope that strengthening their positions in the Arctic will help convince Donald Trump to abandon plans to annex Greenland. If Trump opposes NATO's deployment on the island, the European Union is prepared to impose sanctions, as reported by RBC, citing The Telegraph.
Companies such as Meta, Google, Microsoft, and X could be subject to sanctions, which would prohibit them from conducting business in Europe, as well as American banks and financial organizations. A more radical measure being discussed is the possibility of withdrawing American troops from bases in Europe.
It should be noted that Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Since 1953, the island has ceased to be a colony and has become part of the kingdom. In 1979, Greenland was granted home rule status, and in 2009 its autonomy was expanded, giving it the right to broader self-governance.
The Telegraph also reported on plans to deploy NATO forces in Greenland. According to sources from the newspaper, the United Kingdom is negotiating with European allies on this issue; however, the plans are currently in the early stages.
Recall that after returning to the White House in January 2025, Trump has repeatedly expressed intentions to include Greenland in the United States. In an interview with The Atlantic on January 4, he stated that the island is "absolutely essential" for Washington's defense.
Recently, he announced his readiness to "take action" regarding Greenland even without the consent of its residents to prevent increased influence from Russia or China in the region.
On January 10, The Mail on Sunday reported that Trump ordered the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) to develop an invasion plan for Greenland. However, senior U.S. military officials protested against this idea, claiming that such an operation would be illegal and would not receive Congressional approval.
At the end of December 2025, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, appointed by Trump as the special envoy for Greenland, stated that the U.S. administration does not seek "conquest" but aims to offer "economic support and protection" for the island.
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