January 9, 2026, 3:20 p.mJan 9, 2026, 4:16 p.m
Giorgia Meloni in Rome, January 9, 2025.Image: keystone
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni believes it is unlikely that the USA will use military force to annex Greenland.
“I do not believe in the hypothesis that the US will launch military action in Greenland – an option that I would not support,” said the politician at her annual press conference in Rome.
Such a step is in no one’s interest and benefits no one. Meloni added: “I think it wouldn’t even be in the interest of the United States, to be clear.” Regarding a possible European reaction to a deployment of the US military, should it occur, the right-wing politician said: “If this eventuality should occur, we will talk about it.”
Concerns about US intentions in Greenland
Meloni is considered a sympathizer of US President Donald Trump and one of his most important allies in Europe. The US attack on Venezuela almost a week ago raised concerns in the international community about US intentions with regard to Greenland. Trump is currently showing increased interest in the Arctic island that belongs to the Kingdom of Denmark.
Greenland has important strategic importance for U.S. interests and security, Meloni said. It is also an area in which many foreign players are active. In this context, she indicated that she understood the concerns of the USA. “I think the message from the US is that it will not accept excessive interference from foreign actors.”
Meloni: “If I don’t agree, I’ll tell him”
About her relationship with the US President, Meloni said: “There are many things on which I disagree with Trump. For example, I think international law needs to be defended, and when rules are broken, we are all more exposed.” According to Meloni, the two speak openly about differences of opinion: “If I don’t agree, I’ll tell him.” (sda/dpa)