Summary

Germany and France criticized U.S. President-elect Donald Trump after he refused to rule out military or economic actions to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory and part of the EU and NATO.

Germany stressed borders must not be changed by force, citing the UN Charter, while France warned against threats to EU sovereignty.

Trump defended his position on national security grounds, proposing tariffs on Denmark if it resists.

Denmark and Greenland rejected the idea, with Greenland’s leader reiterating its desire for independence, not U.S. annexation.

  • JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world
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    17 hours ago

    It seems half of the country wants it, and the other half can’t get their act together enough to turn up and vote. So…

    • P00ptart@lemmy.world
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      11 hours ago

      Vote? There is no more vote. Get that shit out of your head. If you ever want to vote again, watch American idol.