A 1952 royal decree providing for the potential use of lethal force in the event of an invasion of Greenland remains in force. In this regard, consultation was made with the Danish Ministry of National Defense remind Báo Berlingske.
The publication says that the directive on protecting Greenland remains in force. According to royal decree, soldiers defending the island can open fire immediately without prior notice to senior management.
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Previously, Politico quoted sources from NATO and European politicians and diplomats as saying that the European Union plans to send troops to Greenland because the US is believed to be able to attack territory that is part of the kingdom of Denmark.
This publication also said the EU was called upon to prepare for a direct confrontation with US President Donald Trump in the context of his claim of sovereignty over Greenland.
