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Denmark announced a major shift in its defense policy, prioritizing long-range missile and drone capabilities amid concerns over Russia. The country is investing €7.7 billion in European-made air defense systems, choosing the Franco-Italian SAMP/T over US Patriot systems, reflecting a strategic move towards European self-sufficiency and rapid deployment.
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Denmark's prime minister has issued a formal apology for a decades-long campaign in Greenland where thousands of women and girls were fitted with IUDs without consent, causing trauma. The apology aims to repair relations and establish a reconciliation fund for victims amid ongoing tensions over historical abuses and Greenland's push for recognition.
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Over the weekend, Ukraine was hit by Russian missile and drone strikes, causing casualties and damage. Meanwhile, Denmark reported unexplained drone sightings near military sites, prompting NATO to increase vigilance and support from Germany and Sweden. The incidents highlight rising tensions in Europe amid ongoing conflicts and security concerns.
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Pope Leo XIV emphasized the need for urgent climate action during a Vatican event marking the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si. He called for a shift from data collection to ecological care, urging world leaders to listen to the cry of the Earth and the poor, amid ongoing political debates on climate change.
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Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen addressed the European Parliament, describing 2025 as an 'eventful' year. He emphasized Greenland's need for cooperation with the EU, highlighted its mineral resources, and rejected US threats of military action amid ongoing tensions over the island's future.
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A Danish intelligence agency report has warned that the United States is using its economic power to assert its will and threaten military force against both allies and adversaries.
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On December 5, 2025, the US released a 33-page National Security Strategy (NSS) outlining a major shift in foreign policy. It prioritizes American dominance in the Western Hemisphere, military strength in the Indo-Pacific, and adopts a critical stance on Europe’s future, warning of "civilizational erasure" due to migration and political trends. The strategy downplays ideological promotion abroad, focusing on pragmatic trade and alliances, and signals a distancing from traditional European partnerships.