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With allies like Donald Trump, who needs enemies?”
Channelling his inner Jean-Paul Sartre, a European diplomat quipped The inviolability of borders is a fundamental principle of international law. The principle must apply to all."
Without specifically naming President Trump, Mr Scholz, who is widely expected to leave office following February's German elections, added It is up to Europe to define the future of our continent,
I think we're going to have it,
Trump said over the last weekend We are ready to defend our member state, Denmark."
However, appearing to stand firm over the icy North Atlantic Danish dependency, EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius vowed Borders may not be moved by force: To whom it may concern,
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday following a meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Just as the United States wants to protect its interests, the European Union has the responsibility to defend the interests of its companies, its citizens and our union. This is a dialogue that should take place in a normal, calm manner, without anxiety,
We are aware that defense is a fundamental public good and therefore obviously requires funding to ensure this fundamental public good. I do not believe that the choice has to be made in the terms in which the NATO Secretary General stated,
Don't all countries have the same interpretation of this war? Yes, it is true. But the truth is that we have always managed, unanimously, to take all the positions that were decisive to support Ukraine in its efforts in a safe and predictable way, and that is how we must continue. And the construction of a common foreign and security policy is an asset for everyone,
Does this mean that the Atlantic states should feel any less obliged to contribute to the defense and support the collective defense effort? No. I think that the duty of solidarity and also our own interest advises that we, all together, regard these borders as our common border. And therefore it must require everyone's efforts,
Greenland is part of the territory of the Kingdom of Denmark. Denmark is a sovereign state. Denmark defines its interests and the European Union will support Denmark,
Costa said, repeatedly stressing the need to uphold international law It is these fundamental principles that lead us to support Ukraine. It is these fundamental principles that lead us to condemn the violations of the border in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,
the president of the European Council said All member states have different objectives in their budgetary policy,
he added, speaking of healthcare, education, climate action and the digital transition We must not stop defending these principles when the territorial integrity of a member state of the European Union is at stake,
All ideas are very much welcome and should be discussed in an open, frank manner among the 27 member states,
Despite the different points of view and the diversity of opinions, there is a huge common desire among the 27 to be together,
If and when the problem arises, we will naturally look at the problem. We will try to resolve it or we will react. That is part of the way things are,
The territoriality of Denmark, the sovereignty of Denmark, the stability of its borders is obviously an essential issue,
European Council President Antonio Costa told Euronews We live in a world where no matter how independent you want to be, you have to be a member of alliances,
If you want political change, this just might be the kick that is necessary for the Greenlanders to have a fresh look at what happens in Europe,
