During the debate of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the head of EU foreign policy Kaja Kallas stated that the inhabitants of Greenland should be able to make their own decisions without pressure from the outside. During the debate of many MEPs, Donald Trump clearly condemned for repeated declarations in the Greenland.
Key facts:
- Kaja Kallas said that the inhabitants of Greenland should be able to make their own decisions without pressure from the outside.
- The head of EU foreign policy performed on Tuesday during a debate in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
- US President Donald Trump repeatedly raised the topic of joining the island to the United States.
- During the debate of many MEPs, Donald Trump clearly condemned for his repeated declarations on Greenland.
Speaking during the debate on Greenland in Strasbourg, head of EU diplomacy Kaja Kallas – as the Reuters agency noted – she did not criticize Donald Trump nor the United States, but she emphasized that “borders are inviolable and territorial integrity must be respected.”
– The future and fate of Greenland can only be determined by the inhabitants of Greenland. They should be able to make their own decisions without pressure from the outside or interference from the outside – she said.
Source: Mads Claus Rasmussen/EPA/PAP
Trump criticized for declarations on Greenland
During the debate of many MEPs, Trump clearly condemned for repeated declarations that he wants Greenland – territory Denmarkmember of the European Union – became part of the United States.
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Until 1953, Greenland was a Danish colony, and since then changed its status to Danish autonomous territory. He has 56 thousand residents focused on 20 percent territory, which are not covered with ice and snow.
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