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Merz says Germany will protect Greenland from Russian threat

22 January 2026 13:39 (UTC +04:00)

"Europe [and its] like-minded partners must stand closer together," Merz said, calling on allies not to "give up on NATO," APA reports, citing DW.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has told the World Economic Forum in Davos that his country must strengthen its economic foundations.

"Germany can only lead the way in Europe if we are economically strong," he said.

Merz outlined four core priorities for the future. These include continued support for Ukraine, the need to ensure Europe is capable of self-defense, and a push to reduce economic and technological dependencies that leave the country vulnerable. He also said the economy must be able to tap its full potential for innovation and growth.

Merz also said Berlin was also focused on building "strategic coordinated ties worldwide."

"We are reducing our economic and technological dependencies," the chancellor said.

"We will protect Denmark and Greenland from the threat posed by Russia. We will uphold the principle of terrotorial integrity and sovereignty," he said.