General Robert Brieger in an interview with the German newspaper “Welt Am Soontag” emphasized that although Greenland, as Zamorskie territory Denmarkis not part of the Union, they are both Europeans and United States They have their interests there. He added that it was o located on the island of sUrowce and its strategic location.
– In my opinion, it would make sense not only stationing in Greenland there for the US forcesas it has happened so far, but also consideration there in the future of soldiers from countries in the future European Union – said General Brieger. He added, however, that such movements require prior political decisions.
Greenland. The general talked about sending troops from EU countries. “Some risk of tension …”
– however, in connection with the increased melting of glaciers due to climate change, There is some risk of tension z Russia and potentially with China he added.
However, Brieger expects the United States, as a member country of the United Nations, They will respect the principle of inviolability of boundaries saved in the United Nations card.
The Austrian general heads the European Union Military Committee. It acts as a consultation body, Because the alliance does not have a dedicated army.
Greenland. Donald Trump emphasizes the importance of the island. He did not rule out the use of force
At the beginning of January, President Elekt Donald Trump emphasized that Greenland and the Panama channel are crucial for the security of the United States. In an interview with journalists, he did not exclude the imposition of economic sanctions on Panama and Denmark (to which Greenland belongs – ed.). Then Trump did not rule out the possibility of using force to these countries.
– I can say that We need them to ensure economic security -he said at a press conference in his residence at Mar-a-Lago.