European Union will not allow Trump to attack Greenland #news #breakingnews

Barrot said he did not believe the US was going to invade the vast Arctic island, but he was clear the EU should not let itself be intimidated.

It is difficult to imagine how the European Union might prevent any potential attack. The EU has no defensive capabilities of its own and most of its 27 member states are part of the US-led Nato alliance.

Trump has repeatedly expressed an interest in buying Greenland, having mooted the idea during his first term as president.

Denmark, a long-time US ally, has made clear that Greenland is not for sale and that it belongs to its inhabitants.