Greenland and transatlantic security: How Berlin, Warsaw and Paris could become more effective

European NATO countries are backing a presence in Greenland in response to Trump’s claim on the island. But the US president is escalating the conflict with threats of new tariffs. In an interview with Table.Briefings, experts call for institutional reforms – if Europe wants to become more capable of acting.

19. January 2026
European dual strategy: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during his inaugural visit to the White House in June 2025. ((picture alliance/dpa))

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Last updated: 19. January 2026