German FM: Protection of Greenland will be discussed within NATO if needed
Amid questions regarding the territory's status, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated Monday that Greenland belongs to Denmark and indicated that NATO is open to discussing bolstered protection measures if necessary.
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- Published Date: 02:28 | 05 January 2026
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday that Greenland belonged to Denmark and that the NATO alliance could discuss strengthening its protection if necessary.
Wadephul was speaking after U.S. President Donald Trump made renewed threats to take over Greenland, setting the U.S. at odds with fellow NATO member Denmark.
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