Denmark and the United States have signed an agreement concerning Greenland, according to Dagens Nyheter. The Swedish newspaper reported the deal on Friday, September 18, 2026.
The agreement has drawn immediate criticism. Aftonbladet described the reaction in a headline calling it "a spectacular defeat." Svenska Dagbladet framed its coverage around a question: US President D
The deal follows a period of sustained US interest in Greenland, a territory belonging to Denmark. The reporting from the Swedish outlets indicates the outcome is being viewed as a loss by at least so
Omni also published coverage raising a further question, quoting experts on what would happen if the United States were to send a large number of soldiers to Nuuk, Greenland's capital. That framing su
Trump's pursuit of Greenland has been a recurring theme in the coverage, with Svenska Dagbladet's headline directly tying the agreement to what he sought. Expressen's report points to the possibility
What to watch next: whether the full terms of the agreement are published, and whether the Trump administration signals any change in its position on Greenland.
Dagens Nyheter reports Denmark and the US have signed a Greenland deal, drawing sharp criticism in Sweden.