Greenlandic prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen: "Greenland is not for sale"
France 24
by FRANCE24February 15, 2026
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The final day of the Munich Security Conference centered on European affairs, featuring prominent speakers like European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. The event followed remarks from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who assured allies that Washington had no intention of undermining transatlantic cooperation, despite reiterating criticism of EU immigration and climate policies. Tensions persisted as Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen suggested Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland remained unchanged. Meanwhile, Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen emphasized his country’s sovereignty by stating, “Greenland is not for sale.”
The conference highlighted ongoing concerns about US-European relations under the Trump administration. While Rubio downplayed efforts to destabilize transatlantic ties, he continued to highlight disagreements over EU policies, particularly on immigration and climate change. These issues have long strained US-EU relationships, with critics arguing that Trump’s approach risks alienating traditional allies.
Greenland’s status has been a focal point of international diplomacy, especially under Trump’s tenure, who previously floated the idea of purchasing the territory. However, Nielsen’s statement reaff
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Originally published on France 24 on 2/15/2026