The European Union held a special summit on the night of the 22nd in Brussels, Belgium to discuss the issue of Greenland, stating that the United States' suspension of additional tariffs on eight European countries is a "positive move." At the same time, the EU is committed to safeguarding its own interests and resisting any form of coercion.
Leaders from the 27 EU member states attended the special summit. After the meeting, European Council President Costa stated that the EU fully supports Denmark and Greenland, "Affairs concerning Denmark and Greenland can only be decided by Denmark and Greenland."
The statement said that the announcement by the United States on the 21st to suspend additional tariffs on eight European countries is a "positive move." Imposing additional tariffs is not in line with trade agreements reached between Europe and the United States. The EU's aim remains to effectively consolidate transatlantic economic and trade relations.
The statement indicated that the EU and the US share common interests in maintaining the security of the Arctic region, including cooperation through NATO. The EU will play a greater role in the Arctic region. Meanwhile, the EU is committed to safeguarding its own interests and resisting any form of coercion, "The EU has the right and the tools to do this, and will do so if necessary."