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What does Donald Trump’s threat to seize Greenland mean for the EU and NATO?

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/08/what-does-donald-trumps-threat-to-seize-greenland-mean-for-the-eu-and-nato

Donald Trump has doubled down on his threat to use military force to seize control of Greenland, a self-governing territory belonging to the Kingdom of Denmark, stoking tensions with his European allies.

Denmark should cede the autonomous territory to the US to “protect the free world,” Trump argued on Tuesday, threatening to slap economic sanctions on the EU member state if it doesn’t.

Trump’s rhetoric is particularly disruptive as he’s hinting at using military force against another NATO member state, Denmark, which the US is technically obliged to protect under the North Atlantic Treaty.

While tensions between NATO member states are not unprecedented - territorial disputes between Greece and Turkey being one example - Trump’s threats against Denmark come amid mounting European concerns that his incoming administration will weaken the military alliance that has been so critical in repelling Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.

EU member states such as Denmark can also trigger Article 42.7 of the EU Treaty, known as the ‘mutual assistance clause’, to oblige other Member States to come to their aid when under attack.

A European Commission spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday that the island would benefit from the clause.
His comments came as his son, Donald Trump Jr., visited the island accompanied by his father’s key advisors.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/08/what-does-donald-trumps-threat-to-seize-greenland-mean-for-the-eu-and-nato Donald Trump has doubled down on his threat to use military force to seize control of Greenland, a self-governing territory belonging to the Kingdom of Denmark, stoking tensions with his European allies. Denmark should cede the autonomous territory to the US to “protect the free world,” Trump argued on Tuesday, threatening to slap economic sanctions on the EU member state if it doesn’t. --- Trump’s rhetoric is particularly disruptive as he’s hinting at using military force against another NATO member state, Denmark, which the US is technically obliged to protect under the North Atlantic Treaty. While tensions between NATO member states are not unprecedented - territorial disputes between Greece and Turkey being one example - Trump’s threats against Denmark come amid mounting European concerns that his incoming administration will weaken the military alliance that has been so critical in repelling Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. EU member states such as Denmark can also trigger Article 42.7 of the EU Treaty, known as the ‘mutual assistance clause’, to oblige other Member States to come to their aid when under attack. A European Commission spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday that the island would benefit from the clause. His comments came as his son, Donald Trump Jr., visited the island accompanied by his father’s key advisors.

Can we just take a break?

Can we just take a break?

@Phil224 said in #2:

Can we just take a break?

The Americans here still don't understand that a threat is a threat - so no.

@Phil224 said in #2: > Can we just take a break? The Americans here still don't understand that a threat is a threat - so no.

@Raspberry_yoghurt said in #3:

The Americans here still don't understand that a threat is a threat - so no.
bro. can you make up some memes or something? insted of righting about this BORING stuff?

@Raspberry_yoghurt said in #3: > The Americans here still don't understand that a threat is a threat - so no. bro. can you make up some memes or something? insted of righting about this BORING stuff?

I think @Raspberry_yoghurt has wants to single-handedly change every American's mind.

But only Americans spending time in the off-topic forum of Lichess.

Because you see, he thinks the off-topic is a nest of nazis. And hanging out with nazis is apparently something he enjoys?

Or maybe he's just practicing some form of self-flagellation.

In any case, I think he managed to successfully convince every user ofthe off-topic forum that he's some sort of a clown.

Which of course, doesn't help the cause he's trying to advocate for.

https://i.imgur.com/tq8U6rz.jpeg

I think @Raspberry_yoghurt has wants to single-handedly change every American's mind. But only Americans spending time in the off-topic forum of Lichess. Because you see, he thinks the off-topic is a nest of nazis. And hanging out with nazis is apparently something he enjoys? Or maybe he's just practicing some form of self-flagellation. In any case, I think he managed to successfully convince every user ofthe off-topic forum that he's some sort of a clown. Which of course, doesn't help the cause he's trying to advocate for. https://i.imgur.com/tq8U6rz.jpeg

@Raspberry_yoghurt said in #3:

The Americans here still don't understand that a threat is a threat - so no.
Ok. What do you expect us to do about it? Raid Washington DC?

@Raspberry_yoghurt said in #3: > The Americans here still don't understand that a threat is a threat - so no. Ok. What do you expect us to do about it? Raid Washington DC?

@ALucasM said in #6:

Ok. What do you expect us to do about it? Raid Washington DC?

That would be good, but I think most of US will just let fascism win and not oppose it.

200 years or US yakking about democracy and land of tre free independance and bla bla was just hot air. Couldn't wait to get spanked by their dictator when it came down to it.

@ALucasM said in #6: > Ok. What do you expect us to do about it? Raid Washington DC? That would be good, but I think most of US will just let fascism win and not oppose it. 200 years or US yakking about democracy and land of tre free independance and bla bla was just hot air. Couldn't wait to get spanked by their dictator when it came down to it.

@Raspberry_yoghurt said in #7:

That would be good, but I think most of US will just let fascism win and not oppose it.

200 years or US yakking about democracy and land of tre free independance and bla bla was just hot air. Couldn't wait to get spanked by their dictator when it came down to it.
Holy Hell.

@Raspberry_yoghurt said in #7: > That would be good, but I think most of US will just let fascism win and not oppose it. > > 200 years or US yakking about democracy and land of tre free independance and bla bla was just hot air. Couldn't wait to get spanked by their dictator when it came down to it. Holy Hell.

This reminds me of a certain swan during the election last year.... a black swan perhaps?

look you aren't going to accomplish your mission by accusing all americans (even sympathizers of your cause) of hate and of being fascists. trump will not do this, and if he does, well that's probably the start of ww3 so he better not. the thing is, there is absolutely nothing anyone can do to stop trump from saying stupid stuff, especially the average american. additionally, you don't have to post like 20 of these, just post a couple and leave it be. we understand your side.

This reminds me of a certain swan during the election last year.... a black swan perhaps? look you aren't going to accomplish your mission by accusing all americans (even sympathizers of your cause) of hate and of being fascists. trump will not do this, and if he does, well that's probably the start of ww3 so he better not. the thing is, there is absolutely nothing anyone can do to stop trump from saying stupid stuff, especially the average american. additionally, you don't have to post like 20 of these, just post a couple and leave it be. we understand your side.

@Raspberry_yoghurt said in #7:

That would be good, but I think most of US will just let fascism win and not oppose it.

200 years or US yakking about democracy and land of tre free independance and bla bla was just hot air. Couldn't wait to get spanked by their dictator when it came down to it.
huh? so who do you want for president?

@Raspberry_yoghurt said in #7: > That would be good, but I think most of US will just let fascism win and not oppose it. > > 200 years or US yakking about democracy and land of tre free independance and bla bla was just hot air. Couldn't wait to get spanked by their dictator when it came down to it. huh? so who do you want for president?

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