Mette Frederiksen
Denmark said that Russia does not want peace, and therefore Europe must accelerate the expansion of its own defense capabilities.
Germany and five other EU countries are demanding a substantial cut to the 2028–2034 budget. They also want to change spending priorities.
Zelenskyy said that the IMF would help find some of the funds for Ukraine's financial stability next year. They also discussed commitment laws.
Zelenskyy and Frederiksen discussed financial support for Ukraine, EU sanctions, and joint defense production. Denmark previously allocated $275 million for air defense.
Trump announced an agreement between Denmark and Greenland on permanent U. S. security powers. Denmark had previously rejected the idea of transferring the island to Washington.
Ursula von der Leyen will present a plan for EU investment in Greenland and closer political ties. It concerns minerals, satellites and energy.
Denmark has sent the first group of conscripts to serve in Greenland amid the U. S. president's intentions to obtain the territory. Copenhagen has also pledged billions of dollars for the island's defense.
Mette Frederiksen called the support for Ukraine Europe's self-defense. Russia uses disinformation and threats to pressure NATO and Baltic countries.
Mette Frederiksen called on Europe to accelerate rearmament based on Ukrainian innovations. It is impossible to create an effective security system without Ukraine.
Ukraine plans to create an anti-ballistic shield together with European countries, whose leaders are increasingly realizing the need to build a new security architecture.
Chief Designer and co-owner of Fire Point, Denys Shtilerman, called on European partners to accelerate the pace of cooperation for the implementation of the FREYJA pan-European anti-ballistic shield. Meanwhile, the company is already taking concrete steps toward the project's realization: the first successful tests of the FP-7 missile, which will serve as the primary means of intercepting ballistic targets in the new system, took place recently.
Social Democratic leader Mette Frederiksen has formed a minority coalition government. This has secured her a third consecutive term as Prime Minister.
Fire Point's Project Freya will become a low-cost analogue to the Patriot system for the defense of Europe. The first ballistic interception by the FP-7.x missile is possible by the end of the year.
The Danish shipyard Fayard is repairing Russian Arc7 gas carriers despite government protests. It is the only company in the EU providing such services until sanctions are introduced in 2027.
Troels Lund Poulsen proposes a coalition of three right-wing parties and a reduction in gasoline prices. For the minority government to function, it requires the support of other factions.
Troels Lund Poulsen has taken charge of government formation talks following the failure of Mette Frederiksen. A new cabinet could be formed without the Social Democrats.
The President will take part in a special meeting of EU leaders and hold talks with Nausėda and Frederiksen. A meeting with Costa and von der Leyen is planned.
Trump's statements on Greenland add urgency to the process of forming Denmark's government. Mette Frederiksen is strengthening her influence in the third week of coalition meetings.
Mette Frederiksen submitted her government's resignation to the King due to the coalition's loss of positions. Neither bloc gained a majority, leading to difficult negotiations.
Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats lead with 21% of the votes according to exit polls. No bloc has a majority, so centrists will decide the fate of the coalition.
Voting is underway in Denmark's general election following Donald Trump's statements about the island. Social Democrats Mette Frederiksen lead in the polls.
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo expressed interest in French nuclear deterrence. Nordic countries and Canada also agreed to increase aid to Ukraine.
The prime ministers of six countries have agreed on joint military production and support for Ukraine. Canada will invest $35 billion in Arctic defense.
The Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET) has warned of possible interference by Russia and the United States in the parliamentary elections on March 24, 2026. Tensions between Copenhagen and Washington have escalated following Trump's statements regarding Greenland.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced snap elections to the Folketing on March 24, 2026. This will happen several months before the deadline amid a foreign policy crisis and US threats regarding Greenland.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The leaders discussed Ukraine's European integration and financial support, including 90 billion euros for 2026–2027.
France is working on a bill to ban social media for children under 15, following the example of Australia and Denmark. In Ukraine, restrictions are only discussed at the level of ideas.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen arrived in Greenland for consultations with the island's leader after the White House softened its rhetoric. Trump abandoned plans for a forceful takeover of the island and threats of tariffs, announcing a "framework agreement" with the US and NATO.
Proposals are being discussed to increase NATO's presence in the Arctic and grant the US sovereign claims to specific areas of Greenland. This would limit Russia's and China's access to mineral extraction on the island.
The agreement between the US and NATO regarding Greenland involves the deployment of American missiles and an increased NATO presence in the Arctic. This aims to deter Russian and Chinese interests, as well as to end US threats of tariffs on Europe.