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EU Parliament on US Tariffs and Greenland

In this clip from the European Parliament Plenary Session (19 January 2026), Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, addresses developments affecting Arctic security and the transatlantic relationship. Metsola warns that measures threatened over the weekend by the United States administration could undermine stability in the Arctic rather than strengthen it. She stresses that Greenland and Denmark have stated that Greenland is not for sale, and that their sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected. Referring to the European Parliament’s recent engagement with Greenland’s leadership, Metsola reiterates that when Greenland looks to Europe, it should find understanding and partnership. She also underlines the importance many in Europe place on cooperation with the United States, noting that shared interests and values remain a foundation for the relationship. The statement highlights Europe’s view that defence and security responsibilities must be taken seriously, including efforts to better protect the Arctic. Metsola argues that transatlantic and Arctic security can be advanced without actions that call sovereignty into question, and that global challenges are best addressed when Europe and the United States act in sync, even when disagreements exist. She concludes by rejecting the idea that calm and dialogue signal weakness, presenting them instead as deliberate choices rooted in Europe’s principles, and reaffirming Europe’s resolve to stand up for its approach “rationally, confidently, and deliberately.” Context: European Parliament Plenary Session • Statement by President Roberta Metsola Topics include Greenland, Denmark, Arctic security, tariffs, and EU–US relations. Chapters 00:00 US measures and Arctic security concern 00:12 Greenland and Denmark: sovereignty emphasized 00:23 Parliament message to Greenland 00:39 Transatlantic relationship and shared belief 00:50 Europe’s defence and security responsibility 01:05 Boosting defence measures and spending 01:13 Tariffs and sovereignty risks 01:20 Facing global issues together 01:31 Acting in sync despite disagreements 01:39 Values, freedoms, and stability 01:46 Openness to dialogue and mutual respect 01:53 Calm and restraint not weakness 02:05 “We are Europe” conclusion European Digital Policy Initiative https://edpi.eu/   / eudigitalpolicy     / eudigitalpolicy     / eudigitalpolicy   Uploaded by James Tamim, EU Digital Policy analyst. © European Union, 2026