In that context, Vistisen’s outburst can be read as more than a lapse in decorum. It reflects a boiling point reached after months of rhetoric that many Europeans perceive as dismissive and domineering. Whether his words ultimately help or harm Denmark’s case is debatable, but they undeniably crystallized the anger simmering beneath the surface.
As the dust settles, one thing is clear: the debate over Greenland is no longer a hypothetical curiosity. It has become a symbol of broader questions about power, sovereignty, and the future of alliances. Trump’s insistence on framing the issue as a test of loyalty has forced allies to respond, sometimes with restraint, sometimes with open defiance. Continue reading…