Trump to hold meeting on Greenland in Davos

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🗞️ Driving the news: Donald Trump said he will hold a meeting on Greenland at the World Economic Forum in Davos after what he described as a “very good” phone call with Mark Rutte

🔭 The context: Trump has revived his push for U.S. control over Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark, citing national and Arctic security
• The issue has strained relations with European allies and raised concerns inside NATO ahead of high-level talks in Davos

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Greenland is central to Arctic climate stability, hosting vast ice sheets that influence global sea levels and climate systems
• Heightened geopolitical competition risks accelerating resource extraction and military activity in one of the world’s most climate-sensitive regions

⏭️ What’s next: European leaders are watching closely to see whether Davos talks ease tensions or escalate them further, with diplomacy, trade policy, and Arctic governance all potentially reshaped by the outcome

💬 One quote: “I had a very good telephone call… concerning Greenland,” Trump wrote after speaking with NATO’s chief

📈 One stat: Greenland’s ice sheet holds enough ice to raise global sea levels by over 7 metres if fully melted

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