Seven European leaders published a joint statement on Greenland on 6 January 2026, focusing on Arctic security and NATO.
In the joint statement, it is stated that Arctic security is a priority for Europe and that the region is important for international and transatlantic security. The statement notes that NATO has clarified that the Arctic is a prioritised region and that European allies are increasing their presence, activities, and investments. The text specifies that the Kingdom of Denmark, including Greenland, is part of NATO.
The statement asserts that security in the Arctic should be achieved jointly with NATO allies, including the United States, by upholding the principles of the UN Charter, including sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the inviolability of borders. The statement also mentions that the United States is an important partner, as a NATO ally and through the defence agreement between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States from 1951.
The statement declares that Greenland belongs to its people and that it is up to Denmark and Greenland, and only them, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland. The statement is signed by France's President Emmanuel Macron, Germany's Chancellor Merz, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, the United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
