On January 6, 2026, leaders from Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and Britain collectively rejected US President Donald Trump’s threats to assert control over Greenland, emphasizing that the territory’s future is a matter for its people and Denmark to decide. This united European stance, articulated in a statement in Copenhagen, reinforces the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity as outlined in the UN Charter. The leaders also highlighted NATO’s critical role in Arctic defense amid growing threats from Russia and China, underscoring the importance of maintaining international stability and transatlantic alliances, which are vital to broader security dynamics, including India’s interests in the Indo-Pacific region.