Munich: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland has not waned. "I think the desire from the U.S. president is exactly the same. He is very serious about this theme," Frederiksen said during a panel at the Munich Security Conference. She emphasized the importance of protecting sovereign states and respecting the Greenlandic people's right to self-determination, noting their clear opposition to becoming part of the United States.

According to Namibia Press Agency, a U.S.-Denmark-Greenland working group has been formed to address the United States' "security concerns" in the Arctic region. Frederiksen mentioned the establishment of this working group as a positive development and expressed hope for finding a solution while affirming that certain boundaries remain non-negotiable.

Concerns about a possible U.S. armed seizure of Greenland have decreased after Trump dismissed the idea of acquiring Greenland through military means during discussions in Davos, Switzerland, last month. Additionally, Trump decided against imposing new tariffs on eight European countries related to Greenland after a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Greenland, the largest island globally, is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen maintaining control over defense and foreign policies. Since taking office again in 2025, Trump has consistently shown interest in acquiring Greenland, a stance that has drawn criticism across Europe.