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Next Dutch PM says Trump's Greenland ambitions a 'wake up call' for Europe - AP explains

(30 Jan 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS The Hague , Netherlands - 30 January 2026 ++STARTS ON SOUNDBITE++ 1. SOUNDBITE (English) Mike Corder, The Associated Press: "The man set to become the Netherlands’ next prime minister is calling U.S. President Donald Trump’s ambitions over Greenland a “wake-up call” for Europe. Centrist D66 leader Rob Jetten says Europe must strengthen cooperation to protect its own security and prosperity, adding that one of his first moves in office will be reaching out to European partners. Still, Jetten stressed the importance of working with Washington — especially on security, Ukraine, and trade — noting that Dutch and U.S. economies are deeply connected. Trump has argued the U.S. needs Greenland to counter Russia and China, though he recently dropped threatened tariffs on several European countries, including the Netherlands. Jetten and two coalition partners unveiled plans Friday to boost military spending and continue support for Ukraine. But their minority government holds just 66 of 150 seats in parliament, meaning every law will require cross-party backing. At 38, Jetten is set to become the Netherlands’ youngest — and first openly gay — prime minister, likely taking office in late February, as a divided parliament prepares for a challenging four years ahead." 2. Mid of Dutch Prime Minister-elect Rob Jetten 3. Mid of Jetten speaking to press 4. Close of Jetten 5. Mid of Jetten speaking to press 6. Various of Jetten at press conference STORYLINE: The Dutch prime minister-elect said Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump's territorial ambitions in Greenland are “a wake up call” for Europe in a time of geopolitical turbulence. Centrist D66 leader Rob Jetten emphasized the need for stronger European cooperation to ensure security and prosperity — rather than focusing on the United States. “We can continue talking and complaining about the U.S., but what we should do instead is make sure that the European cooperation is strengthened — that we can guarantee security and prosperity for our own citizens,” he told The Associated Press. Trump has repeatedly argued that the U.S. needs Greenland, a self-governing territory of NATO member Denmark, to counter threats from Russia and China. But last week he scrapped the tariffs he had threatened to impose on eight European nations — including the Netherlands — to press for U.S. control over Greenland. Jetten was speaking to media after he and the leaders of two other parties that will form a minority coalition government following elections three months ago presented a policy blueprint Friday with their plans for the coming four-year term. The plan includes spending billions on the Dutch military and ongoing support for Kyiv in Russia’s war on Ukraine. Jetten’s coalition holds only 66 of the 150 seats in the lower house of parliament so it will have to drum up support across the splintered political spectrum for every new law it seeks to pass. The 38-year-old will become the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay premier when he and his new Cabinet ministers are sworn in by King Willem-Alexander, likely sometime in late February. AP video by Aleksander Furtula =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: info@aparchive.com. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...