Denmark PM to Visit Greenland Amid Rising U.S. Arctic Interest

Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, is set to travel to Greenland from April 2 to 4 to meet with the territory’s new coalition government led by Jens-Frederik Nielsen. The visit comes at a time when the U.S. has increasingly shown interest in the Arctic island, with U.S. Vice President JD Vance accusing Denmark of not adequately protecting Greenland. These remarks, made during his visit to a military base in northern Greenland, underscore growing concerns over security and influence in the region.

Frederiksen reaffirmed Denmark’s commitment to a close and trusted relationship with Greenland, emphasizing that the future of the island is in the hands of its people. The Danish PM's planned discussions are part of broader diplomatic maneuvers, which include high-level talks between U.S. and Danish officials that have emerged amid strategic debates in the Arctic. While some Greenlanders are cautiously debating the prospects of independence, the longstanding alliance with Denmark remains a priority for the new government as it navigates external pressures and internal aspirations for unity.