Greenland Parliament Approves Security Agreement with Trump

The Greenlandic parliament approved on Tuesday a security agreement previously concluded earlier this year with U.S. President Donald Trump, despite some opposition members questioning its economic viability.

The United States, Denmark, and Greenland signed the agreement in September, aiming to ease tensions following Trump’s repeated threats to take control of the strategically located, mineral-rich island, which is an autonomous Danish territory.

The agreement expands the role of the U.S. military in Greenland, paving the way for the establishment of two new military bases and the deployment of Trump’s missile defense system, the “Golden Dome,” while reaffirming Danish sovereignty and Greenlanders’ right to self-determination.

The Tuesday vote resulted in 16 votes in favor, no opposition, and seven abstentions by members of parliament.

In January, the White House announced that Trump was discussing options for acquiring Greenland, including the potential use of the U.S. military, sparking concern among European governments and prompting intensive diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation.