In a message to the USA, the European Union says it will defend itself against ‘coercion’ and announces military investments in the Arctic

USA is negotiating ‘full access’ to Greenland, says Trump The European Union stated this Thursday (22) that it will defend itself against any form of “coercion” and announced plans to expand investments in security in the Arctic, including the purchase of military equipment adapted to the polar environment. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp The statement comes amid the bloc’s tensions with the United States, following threats from President Donald Trump to Greenland. Trump has argued that the US needs to control the island for national security reasons. The topic was discussed at an emergency meeting of the European Union held in Belgium this Thursday. After the meeting, the president of the European Council, António Costa, stated that the bloc continues to work to normalize relations with Washington. According to Costa, the European Union remains open to dialogue with the United States on topics of common interest, including the war in Ukraine. He stated, however, that the bloc will continue to defend itself against any form of coercion. The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said that it is time to advance investments in security in the Arctic — a region of which Greenland is part. She announced an investment package to strengthen the bloc’s relations with the territory. “We must strengthen our security and defense agreements with partners in the region, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway and Iceland, among others. This has so far become a real geopolitical necessity for Greenland.” “We believe that increased defense spending should be directed towards Arctic-ready equipment, such as a European icebreaker,” he said. 🚢 The icebreaker is a ship designed to operate in polar waters, with a reinforced hull and specific shape that allows navigation in areas covered by ice. READ ALSO Trump threatens Iran again and says that ‘great force’ is on the way to the Middle East In a message to Trump, Danes boycott US products In Ukraine, lack of heating due to Russian attacks makes families seek shelter; VIDEO The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on January 23, 2026 REUTERS/Yves Herman VIDEOS: most watched on g1 See the videos that are trending on g1

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