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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark's Parliament on Wednesday
approved a bill to allow U.S. military bases on Danish soil, a
move that comes as President Donald Trump seeks to take control
of the kingdom's semi-autonomous territory of Greenland.
Critics say the vote ceded Danish sovereignty to the U.S. The
legislation widens a previous military agreement, made in 2023
with the Biden administration, where U.S. troops had broad
access to Danish airbases in the Scandinavian country.
The new parameters follow Trump's coveting of the strategic,
mineral-rich Arctic island even as the U.S. and Denmark are NATO
allies.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, in a response to
lawmakers' questions, wrote that Denmark would be able to
terminate the agreement if the U.S. tries to annex all or part
of Greenland.
Ninety-four lawmakers voted for the bill, with 11 against. The
legislation now goes to Danish King Frederik X for his
signature.
Greenland’s prime minister previously said U.S. statements about
the island have been disrespectful and it “will never, ever be a
piece of property that can be bought by just anyone.”
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