Denmark approves US military bases on Danish soil as Trump eyes Greenland
Associated PressMAY 30
Denmark Approves US Access to Military Bases
Above: U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth shakes hands with Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen. Image copyright: Omar Havana/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
The US-Denmark Defense Cooperation Agreement is a necessary move for transatlantic security. At a time of growing global threats, deeper military ties between trusted allies like America and Denmark bolsters NATO's readiness and deterrence. This deal enhances stability in Europe and shows a shared commitment to peace, security, and mutual defense in a turbulent world.
Opposition narrative
The U.S.-Denmark agreement represents a quiet erosion of Danish sovereignty, rushed through without either a five-sixths majority or a referendum as required by Denmark's constitution. By avoiding proper process, officials have sidestepped public debate and accountability. Allowing foreign troops access to Danish bases without full transparency is a disservice to Danish democracy.