00:00Now, dear colleagues, the last days have also seen increased pressure on Denmark and Greenland.
00:09We will debate this later this week, but it is important to say this.
00:15The European Union supports Denmark and the people of Greenland and we do so united in our resolve.
00:30Thank you so much.
01:00Thank you very much.
01:29Thank you very much.
01:59When the people of Greenland look to Europe, they will find understanding and partnership.
02:06I reiterate that now.
02:08Because, friends, I know many here believe in the transatlantic relationship, in our partnership with the United States.
02:15I know many people in the US share that belief too.
02:19We understand the need for Europe to take on more responsibility when it comes to defence and security, including doing more to protect the Arctic.
02:30And we have boosted defence measures and spending as a result.
02:34But we know that transatlantic and Arctic security can be achieved without the destabilising impact of calling Greenland and Denmark's sovereignty into question, or through measures like tariffs.
02:48We know that every serious global issue we must address is better faced when Europe and the United States act in sync with each other.
03:00Each in our own way, with our disagreements, but guided and anchored in the values, freedoms and principles that will always define our relationship, that offer stability.
03:14Europe will always be open to continue to discuss in a spirit of mutual respect.
03:22Now, I know that some will mistake our way of calm, restraint and dialogue for weakness.
03:30They are wrong. It is the opposite.
03:33We are Europe.
03:34And we will always stand up for our way.
03:38We will always stand up for our way.
03:40Rationally, confidently and deliberately.
03:44And we will make no apologies for that.
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