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European Leaders Urged to Cut Ties with U.S. Over Greenland Threat

1/15/2026

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Political analyst Alexander Hurst urged European countries to sever ties with the United States amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to seize Greenland.
He argues the rhetoric signals an imperial agenda and likens it to American fascism.
Former German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck backs the idea, while European leaders express solidarity with Denmark and warn Trump against aggression toward Greenland.

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Political analyst Alexander Hurst urged European countries to sever ties with the United States amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to seize Greenland.
He argues the rhetoric signals an imperial agenda and likens it to American fascism.
Former German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck backs the idea, while European leaders express solidarity with Denmark and warn Trump against aggression toward Greenland.