Скачать или смотреть 2026.01.20 | Confronted over Greenland, Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump

Europe’s diplomatic stance is shifting. After recent controversy over US interest in Greenland’s strategic position, European leaders are abandoning their previous “softly-softly” approach toward Donald Trump and adopting a firmer tone in negotiations and foreign policy.
For years, many European capitals tried to balance criticism with cooperation — aiming to avoid direct confrontation while maintaining strong ties with the United States. But disputes over Arctic strategy, territorial respect, and sovereignty issues have exposed deeper disagreements about how to handle global rivals like Russia and China, and how to protect the interests of smaller nations like Greenland.
Now, officials in Brussels and capitals across the EU are signalling that deference is no longer the default. Instead, Europe is pushing back on rhetoric seen as threatening to alliances, principles of self-determination, and long-established diplomatic norms. Analysts say this marks a broader rethinking of transatlantic relations — one shaped by geopolitical competition, strategic autonomy, and a desire to maintain stability without being overshadowed.
The question now isn’t just about one Arctic island. It’s about how strong great-power relationships should be when values and strategy diverge.

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