Boris Pistorius: Greenland dispute is “a hit” for the enemies of NATO | EUROtoday

Despite threats from US President Donald Trump, Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius shouldn’t be assuming an annexation of Greenland. “I don’t see such an action happening,” the SPD politician advised ZDF on Thursday. “I can’t look into the future and maybe I’ll be taught something better or worse,” he stated, urging extra calm.

“I think it’s wrong to constantly worry about ‘what if’; we should just do our job.”

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that the US should personal Greenland for its personal safety. Russia and China even have their sights on the island. Greenland is an autonomous a part of NATO accomplice Denmark.

For NATO enemies, debate is “a great source of food”

At his request, varied states agreed to ship navy forces for an exploratory mission. Germany additionally desires to ship 13 to fifteen navy personnel. This is in regards to the safety of Greenland and isn’t directed in opposition to the USA.

They would have a base there anyway. Whether the Bundeswehr troops shall be elevated later depends upon a corresponding request from Denmark and a choice by NATO, Pistorius stated. He emphasised that any measures have to be taken collectively with the US as a result of it’s “common territory”.

Pistorius warned in opposition to giving an excessive amount of area to the talk. For ‌NATO‌’s enemies, that is “a hit.” One could be properly suggested to not “jump over every stick” that’s held up. It shouldn’t be his job to “multiply” different individuals’s messages and thus contribute to uncertainty within the alliance.