European leaders criticize Trump's interest in buying Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in the United States purchasing Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark. This idea has become a major topic of discussion ahead of the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos.

European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and the Belgian Prime Minister, have publicly criticized the proposal. Macron called it a form of "new imperialism," while a UK leader labeled Trump's approach as "bullying." The EU's top diplomat stated the bloc has no interest in picking a fight with the U.S. over the issue.

The situation has turned the Davos summit into an unexpected forum for this dispute. Trump has confirmed Greenland will be a topic of discussion there, and a U.S. trade official suggested the president's comments might be a tactic to set the stage for future negotiations.