Eu foreign policy chief kaja kallas defended greenland's right to self-determination. This statement was a response to u.s. President trump's past interest in acquiring greenland.
Speaking at the european parliament in strasbourg, kallas emphasized the importance of freedom from external pressure for greenlandic people. She asserted greenland's autonomy and its rights to self-determination without external coercion.
Her remarks followed president trump's controversial expression of interest in greenland joining the united states. This proposal was condemned by multiple eu lawmakers. kallas's statement underscores the need for respecting the autonomy of smaller territories under international law.