Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis issued a clear and stern warning on geopolitical stability in Northern Europe and the role of NATO, cautioning that any attempt to alter the status quo in Greenland would be catastrophic, both for the Alliance and for the already strained relations between the European Union and the United States.
Speaking during the first round of public discussions titled “And These Are Greece – Conversations at the Athens Conservatoire”, co-organised by The Books’ Journal and the Athens Conservatoire, the Prime Minister stressed that Greenland is NATO territory and an integral part of the Kingdom of Denmark — a fact which, he underlined, cannot be questioned.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis noted that any disruption of the existing framework would amount to a direct challenge to NATO itself and could mark a critical turning point in already difficult transatlantic relations, particularly in light of the political choices of US President Donald Trump. As he stated, such a development would serve neither European nor American interests.
Referring more broadly to EU–US relations, the Prime Minister said he would exhaust every avenue of political dialogue to make it clear that isolating the United States from Europe is not a beneficial strategy for either side. He recalled that, following the Second World War, a framework of international law was established which is now being tested — citing Ukraine as a clear example, where, as he said, an attempt was made to change borders through the use of force.
Within this context, Kyriakos Mitsotakis linked international developments to Greece’s national interests, stressing that Greece would never wish to find itself in a position where its sovereignty or sovereign rights are called into question. He emphasised that realism and the prioritisation of national interest are fundamental pillars of Greek foreign policy.
As he pointed out, international law remains the cornerstone upon which states must operate; however, it is not sufficient on its own if it is not accompanied by strength and a clear message that every country is capable of defending its sovereignty. In a world that, as he observed, is increasingly being put to the test, the defence of the homeland constitutes a sacred duty.
