Mass Protests in Denmark in Support of Greenland's Sovereignty

Protesters, holding flags of Denmark and Greenland, gathered outside the Copenhagen City Hall, creating a "sea" of red and white colors and chanting "Kalaallit Nunaat!" — the name of Greenland in the Inuit language. This event took place shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump's statement about the possible imposition of tariffs on goods from countries that oppose his plans to control Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark rich in natural resources.

The organizers of the protests emphasized that their main goal is to send a "clear and united signal" in support of Greenland's democracy and the protection of fundamental human rights. They also noted that a similar protest action is planned in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, against the "illegal U.S. plans to establish control over the island."

These protests coincided with the visit of a bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation to Copenhagen. During the visit, American lawmakers made it clear that not everyone in the U.S. supports the aggressive policy of the Trump administration regarding Greenland. Democratic Senator Chris Coons stated that there are no immediate security threats to Greenland that would justify such statements from the White House. He noted that the main concerns are related to climate change and its consequences for the Arctic, such as the reduction of sea ice and changes in shipping routes.

Earlier, U.S. presidential advisor Stephen Miller claimed on Fox News that Denmark is not large enough to protect its Arctic territory. Euronews also emphasizes that Trump has repeatedly criticized Denmark for insufficient efforts to ensure the security of Greenland, even though the island, as part of Denmark, is under NATO protection.

According to a survey published in January 2025, 85% of Greenland's residents oppose the idea of joining the U.S., while only 6% support this initiative.

Moreover, on January 17, Trump announced the introduction of 10% tariffs starting February 1, and 25% tariffs starting June 1, on eight European countries that, according to Washington, "oppose U.S. control over Greenland." The list includes Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Finland.