Donald Trump’s efforts to annex Greenland not only met fierce opposition from the expected corners of Europe; they’ve also led to condemnation from otherwise Trump-friendly parties and politicians on the continent.
The European right’s reactions to Trump’s Greenland push — which in the past couple of days has de-escalated, as the president announced the framework for a future deal whose contours remain unclear — have ranged from measured criticism to outright fury. Alice Weidel, co-chairman of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), compared Trump’s actions to those of Vladimir Putin. Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s National Rally, accused Trump of an attempted “vassalization” of Europe. Nigel Farage, perhaps Trump’s closest ally in Europe, endorsed Greenland’s right to self-determination and condemned the initial threat of tariffs as a “hostile act.” Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni was likewise critical.
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