Europe Today Trump’s Greenland stance is a major threat to NATO, says Margrethe Vestager
Jan 13, 2026
Margrethe Vestager, a former European Commission Vice-President for Competition, discusses the implications of Trump’s comments on Greenland, calling it one of NATO's greatest existential threats. She emphasizes the need for Europe to assert strategic independence, diversify suppliers, and tackle harmful AI tools targeting women. Meanwhile, Sophia Khatsenkova provides insights on Marine Le Pen's court appeal, detailing its stakes for her political future and the broader impact on France's 2027 elections. A riveting dialogue on Europe’s pressing challenges unfolds!
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US Rhetoric Pressures Arctic Security
- Maria Tadeo highlights US rhetoric framing Greenland as vital for national security and prestige.
- She notes Europeans consider modeling a NATO-style mission to reassure Denmark and defend the Arctic.
Greenland Threatens NATO's Core
- Margrethe Vestager warns a US seizure of Greenland would be an unprecedented threat to NATO's credibility.
- She says one NATO member attacking another for territory would be the most existential threat the alliance has faced.
Greenlanders Don't Want To Be US Territory
- Vestager stresses Greenlanders overwhelmingly oppose becoming US territory, citing polls showing 87% resistance.
- She emphasizes Greenland's autonomy and long-standing security cooperation with Denmark and the US.