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A boat travels at the sea inlet in Nuuk, Greenland, on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.

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Video. Fact check: Can the EU defend Greenland in a US attack?

Updated: 14/01/2026 - 15:23 GMT+1

Europe is bound by NATO and EU defence clauses to step in if Greenland is attacked by the US. What are they and how far do they apply?

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