Greenland Defies Trump's 'Takeover' Threats: 'We're Not Ready to be Colonized Again'

Greenland's government has issued a strong rebuke to US President Donald Trump's repeated threats to seize control of the Danish autonomous territory. In a joint statement, the leaders of five parties in Greenland's parliament said they reject any notion of being under Washington's control, citing a desire for self-determination and independence. The statement comes after Trump's latest remarks, in which he said the US would 'do something' on Greenland, whether the island's residents liked it or not. This has sparked widespread concern worldwide, with European capitals scrambling to coordinate a response. Greenland has long been wary of US influence, given its history as a Danish colony until 1953. While many Greenlanders support the idea of independence, others are cautious, fearing that a hasty move could disrupt relationships with Denmark. The US has been keen to secure Greenland's vast natural resources, including rare earth minerals and potential oil and gas reserves. However, Denmark and other European allies have voiced strong opposition to Trump's threats, with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warning that an invasion would have severe consequences for the transatlantic NATO defence pact. A flurry of diplomacy is underway as Europeans seek to head off a crisis while avoiding Trump's wrath. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due to meet with Denmark's foreign minister and representatives from Greenland next week. Meanwhile, the head of NATO's forces in Europe has downplayed the situation, saying the alliance is not in 'a crisis'.