内容摘要：by a Canadian company in a mountainous western region of Romania that contains some of Europe’s largest gold deposits. He also joined a

by a Canadian company in a mountainous western region of Romania that contains some of Europe’s largest gold deposits. He also joined a

People disembark from a plane as they arrive at the International airport in Nuuk, Greenland, Feb. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)A former colony of Denmark, Greenland gained self-rule in 1979 and now runs itself through its parliament. A treaty with the United States, and a

, also gives Washington say over the territory’s defense.Greenland is massive — about one-fifth the size of the United States or three times the size of Texas. Its land mass is in North America, and its Arctic capital city is closer to New York than to Copenhagen.“Denmark is just a middle man in that whole setup. And we don’t need that middle man anymore,” said Juno Berthelsen, a candidate in the election for Naleraq party. He says Trump has given Greenland leverage to negotiate with Denmark. “Our political goal is to have our own defense agreement, so that we connect directly with the U.S. in terms of defense and security.”

His party, he said, aims to invoke an article in a law that would give Greenland increased autonomy and eventually a path to full independence.Asked to describe Greenland’s moment, he said: “If I had to pick one word, it would be exciting. And full of opportunities.”

Malu Schmidt laughs next to her friends after getting married at the church of our Savior in Nuuk, Greenland, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Malu Schmidt laughs next to her friends after getting married at the church of our Savior in Nuuk, Greenland, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti), which have failed to address challenges in recent years.

Nonetheless, Gerapetritis said, Greece believes “democracy has a self-corrective mechanism” and what’s needed at this challenging time is strong leadership in major nations and international organizations “to make people believe in the noble cause of being together in peace and prosperity.”The Greek foreign minister said the European Union’s requirement that decisions be adopted unanimously by its 27 members —

— has become an obstacle.On the other hand, he said, the veto reflects national interests that should be at the core of European politics.