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Denmark's PM Urges Europe to Strengthen Defense Amid U.S. Uncertainty

1/28/2026

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Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark warned that U.S.–European alliances could weaken under U.S. President Donald Trump's shifting foreign policy, citing his Greenland remarks.
During a Q&A in Berlin, she said Europe must bolster its military capabilities and assume defense responsibility by 2030.
Frederiksen acknowledged challenges from U.S. actions and called for unity among European nations to address these issues effectively.

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Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark warned that U.S.–European alliances could weaken under U.S. President Donald Trump's shifting foreign policy, citing his Greenland remarks.
During a Q&A in Berlin, she said Europe must bolster its military capabilities and assume defense responsibility by 2030.
Frederiksen acknowledged challenges from U.S. actions and called for unity among European nations to address these issues effectively.