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Why the US and Europe are battling for Greenland's future

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Grzegorz Szymanowski | Leonie von Hammerstein | Lisa Hänel
March 11, 2025

Donald Trump's push to control Greenland has sparked tension with NATO ally Denmark. But why is everyone so interested in this remote island? And what does that mean for the future of Greenland and its people?

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