Greenland • Table.Briefings

January 7th, 2026

Greenland: EU countries emphasize Greenland’s sovereignty

In the dispute over Greenland fueled by US President Donald Trump, the major European partners have declared their support for the Artic Island and for Denmark

By Redaktion Table

Talk of the Town | Greenland

January 6th, 2026

Greenland and Venezuela: Trump exposes the EU’s inability to act

While insisting on compliance with international law, the EU is reluctant to draw parallels between Venezuela and Greenland. However, it is far from clear how the European Union and its member states can prevent a takeover of Greenland.

By János Allenbach-Ammann, Lukas Knigge, Sara Sievert and Gabriel Bub

News | Geopolitics

December 23rd, 2025

Draft law: China seeks a larger role in Antarctica

China is planning a new law to strengthen its international role in Antarctica. The draft would regulate, among other things, expeditions, fishing and tourism in regions under “Chinese jurisdiction”.

By Fabian Peltsch

News | Geopolitics

October 9th, 2025

Why Jens-Frederik Nielsen's premiere in the EU Parliament is a clear signal

Jens-Frederik Nielsen is the first Prime Minister of Greenland to appear before MEPs. His country has a lot to offer the EU with its untapped hydropower and abundant raw materials. Greenland needs the EU, but the EU also needs Greenland.

By Stephan Israel

Dänemarks Verteidigungsminister Troels Lund Poulsen verkündet den grössten Rüstungskauf in der Geschichte des Landes.

News | Air defense

September 15th, 2025

Why Denmark is bypassing the USA in the largest arms purchase in the country's history

Denmark is investing heavily in its missile defense. Only European manufacturers are being considered. According to the government in Copenhagen, US manufacturers are not being passed over for political reasons.

By Stephan Israel