Denmark PM optimistic about US talks on Greenland security
A working group will discuss closer cooperation on defense in the Arctic territory.
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Statsminister Mette Frederiksen (S) og EU-Kommissionens formand Ursula von der Leyen besøgte sammen med Grønlands regeringsleder virksomheden Eutelsat Oneweb i Nuuk, Grønland, i sidste uge. (Foto: © Mads Claus Rasmussen, Ritzau Scanpix)
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What this story says
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated she is optimistic about finding a solution with the US regarding Greenland.
- A high-level working group has been established to discuss closer cooperation on security and defense in Greenland.
- The US reportedly desires three bases in Greenland as part of a potential agreement, according to The New York Times.
- Denmark is participating in a joint military exercise in Greenland with ten NATO countries called 'Arctic Sentry'.
Who covered it
Percentages are shares of the 18 outlets carrying a published leaning rating. 23 of the 41 outlets we know ran this story carry no rating and are not counted in them. Coverage measured .
Trust
42/100
Craft
57/100
Hype
20/100
41 sources · methodology
Missing from the left
Only 3 of the 18 outlets with a published leaning rating that ran this story are rated left.
A reader who follows the left would not have seen this. We report the absence rather than explain it: outlets choose what to cover for many reasons, and we have no evidence about which one applies here.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has expressed optimism about reaching an agreement with the United States concerning Greenland. She announced that a high-level working group has been formed to discuss closer security and defense cooperation in the Arctic territory. Frederiksen made these remarks at a press conference in Finland during a European summit focused on Arctic security.
The working group's discussions are ongoing, and Frederiksen indicated it is too early to draw definitive conclusions. However, she noted seeing 'very clear signs and signals' that provide hope for a peaceful way forward. The establishment of this group follows previous tensions, including US President Donald Trump's past suggestions about acquiring Greenland.
In parallel with diplomatic efforts, Denmark is involved in a joint military exercise in Greenland with ten NATO countries. This exercise, named 'Arctic Sentry', aims to underscore security commitments in the region. The New York Times reported that the US is seeking three bases in Greenland as part of a potential agreement, with Narsarsuaq and Kangerlussuaq identified as possible locations.
Denmark is also planning to extend the operational lifespan of the airport in Narsarsuaq, pending parliamentary approval. This move is seen as part of broader NATO considerations for the region.
Disagreement on US base numbers
The New York Times reported that the US desires three bases in Greenland as part of a potential agreement. None of the other reports mention a specific number of bases the US is seeking.
What the coverage left out
None of the right-rated digests mention the specific number of bases the US desires in Greenland, a detail reported by The New York Times.
Coverage settled. We checked this 55 times and stopped on 20 Sept 2026, 10:00. The figures above are what it finished at.
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How each side covered it
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Left
3 rated outlets
- The left-rated report led on Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's optimism about a solution with the US regarding Greenland. It highlighted the establishment of a working group for closer security and defense cooperation. The report also mentioned the joint military exercise 'Arctic Sentry' involving ten NATO countries and noted The New York Times' reporting on the US desire for three bases in Greenland. It included details about extending the Narsarsuaq airport's lifespan.
Centre
7 rated outlets
- The centre-rated reports focused on Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's optimism regarding talks with the US over Greenland. They noted the formation of a working group to discuss security and defense cooperation. Several reports mentioned the context of previous US interest in controlling Greenland. The joint military exercise 'Arctic Sentry' was also referenced. The New York Times' report about the US seeking three bases in Greenland was included in some digests.
Right
8 rated outlets
- The right-rated reports highlighted Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's optimism about discussions with the US concerning Greenland. They mentioned the establishment of a working group for closer cooperation. Some digests noted the context of past US interest in Greenland. The joint military exercise 'Arctic Sentry' was also referenced. The New York Times' reporting on the US desire for three bases in Greenland was included in some digests.
Questions about this coverage
- How did the left and right cover Denmark PM optimistic about US talks on Greenland security?
- Of the 18 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 18% are rated left, 35% are rated centre, 47% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 41. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.
- Is Denmark PM optimistic about US talks on Greenland security left or right?
- Neither side dominates it. Of the 18 rated outlets on this story, 18% are rated left, 35% are rated centre, 47% are rated right, and no side holds the 70% this site would want before calling a field one-sided. A story is not left or right in any case; the outlets that carried it are what carry ratings.
- Is the coverage of Denmark PM optimistic about US talks on Greenland security biased?
- Denmark PM optimistic about US talks on Greenland security is one event reported by 41 outlets, and this page does not rate the story as biased or unbiased. What it publishes is the spread: which outlets ran it, where named rating organisations place each of them on the spectrum, and what each side chose to lead with. A leaning rating describes an outlet's record over time, not this article, and the two should not be run together.
- Which side is not reporting Denmark PM optimistic about US talks on Greenland security?
- When we first saw this story, outlets rated left had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.
- Which outlets covered Denmark PM optimistic about US talks on Greenland security?
- 41 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.
- What is the purpose of the working group between Denmark, the US, and Greenland?
- The high-level working group has been established to discuss closer cooperation on security and defense in Greenland. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed optimism that this group will help find a solution to ongoing discussions.
- What military activity is taking place in Greenland?
- Denmark is participating in a joint military exercise in Greenland with ten NATO countries called 'Arctic Sentry'. This exercise aims to underscore security commitments in the Arctic region and involves training for operating in Arctic conditions.
- What is the US reportedly seeking in Greenland?
- The New York Times reported that the US desires three bases in Greenland as part of a potential agreement. Specific locations mentioned in relation to potential US interest include Narsarsuaq and Kangerlussuaq.
Read it at the source
41 outlets, grouped by the leaning a published rating gives them. Every headline links to the original; an underlined outlet name opens our profile of that publisher.
Left
3- Danish PM 'optimistic' on Greenland talks with US (opens The Local - Dk in a new tab)
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- Danish Prime Minister: I Hope for a Peaceful Solution with the US on the Arctic and Greenland (opens fakti.bg in a new tab)
- Mette Frederiksen Is Optimistic About a Solution with Trump on Greenland (opens DR in a new tab)
Centre
7- Danish PM says 'optimistic' on Greenland talks with US (opens Channel News Asia in a new tab)
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- Danish PM Optimistic About Talks with US over Greenland (opens Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija in a new tab)
- American Military Bases and Plans for the Future: What Is Really Discussed in the Greenland-Denmark-US Working Group (opens Digi 24 in a new tab)
- Danish Prime Minister Hopes to Find a Peaceful Solution to the Greenland Situation (opens yle in a new tab)
- Denmark PM says hopes for peaceful way forward with US on Arctic, Greenland (opens Reuters in a new tab)
- Diplomacy over Dominance: Denmark and the U.S. in Arctic Negotiations (opens Devdiscourse in a new tab)
Devdiscourse — is Devdiscourse biased? Our profile of this outletOpinion
- Denmark PM says hopes for peaceful way forward with US on Arctic, Greenland (opens WTVB in a new tab)
Right
8- Danish Prime Minister Says It's Too Early to Draw Conclusions on Greenland Talks with US (opens Anadolu Ajansı in a new tab)
Anadolu Ajansı — is Anadolu Ajansı biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Frederiksen expressed hope for a peaceful resolution of the issue surrounding Greenland with the US (opens news-pravda.com in a new tab)
news-pravda.com — is news-pravda.com biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Denmark PM says hopes for peaceful way forward with US on Arctic, Greenland - Regional Media News (opens regionalmedianews.com in a new tab)
regionalmedianews.com — is regionalmedianews.com biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Danish Prime Minister Shows «Optimist» to Reach an Agreement with the US on Greenland (opens ABC in a new tab)
- Greenland: "Optimistic" Danish Government Leader on Discussions with Americans (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
Le Journal de Montreal — is Le Journal de Montreal biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Denmark Shows "Optimist" with Talks with the US Around Greenland (opens El Mundo in a new tab)
- Mette Frederiksen Believes in a Solution with Trump About Greenland (opens berlingske.dk in a new tab)
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- Mette Frederiksen on the Greenland Crisis: 'Quite Optimistic' (opens BT in a new tab)
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23- NEW GEOPOLITICAL HOTSPOT: Trump, Russia and the Race for Raw Materials Push the Arctic to the Very Top of European Politics! (opens serbiantimes.info in a new tab)
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- Danish Premier Expects Peaceful Cooperation with United States on Arctic and Greenland · Global Voices (opens Noticias Argentinas in a new tab)
Noticias Argentinas — is Noticias Argentinas biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Danish Prime Minister Hopes for a Peaceful Settlement of Greenland Issue with the United States (opens Європейська правда in a new tab)
Європейська правда
- Danish PM hopes for peaceful cooperation with US on Greenland (opens Daily Finland in a new tab)
Daily Finland — is Daily Finland biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Danish PM says ‘optimistic’ on Greenland talks with US (opens PressNewsAgency in a new tab)
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- Danish PM Optimistic About Talks with US over Greenland (opens lrytas.lt in a new tab)
- Danish PM says 'optimistic' on Greenland talks with US (opens Insider Paper in a new tab)
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- Rovaniemi: Danish Prime Minister "Optimistic" About Discussions with US and Greenland (opens ERT NEWS in a new tab)
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- Greenland: "Optimistic" Danish Government Leader on Discussions with Americans (opens Le Journal de Quebec in a new tab)
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- Denmark and the US Seek a Diplomatic Solution to the Greenland Dispute. (opens Business AM in a new tab)
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- Danish Prime Minister Hopeful Ahead of US Talks: "Quite… (opens Dagens industri in a new tab)
Dagens industri — is Dagens industri biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Greenland: "Optimistic" Danish Government Leader on Discussions with Americans (opens 24 heures in a new tab)
- Danish prime minister says she is optimistic about Greenland security agreement with USA - The Copenhagen Post (opens cphpost.dk in a new tab)
cphpost.dk — is cphpost.dk biased? Our profile of this outlet
- The Danish Prime Minister Hopes for a Peaceful Solution to the Relations with the USA Regarding the Arctic and Greenland - Croatian Media Service - Now I Know More! (opens Hrvatski Medijski Servis in a new tab)
Hrvatski Medijski Servis — is Hrvatski Medijski Servis biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Mette Frederiksen Is "Quite Optimistic" About Negotiations with the US and Greenland (opens altinget.dk in a new tab)
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- Danish Prime Minister Hopes in a Peaceful Solution with the US of Problems Related to Arctic and Greenland . . Press Agency Rador (opens rador.ro in a new tab)
- Denmark Hopes for Peaceful Path with US over Greenland (opens KOHA.net in a new tab)
- Greenland: Leader of the Danish Government "Optimist" on Discussions with Americans (opens MARINE & OCÉANS in a new tab)
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- Mette F. Announces About Greenland: I Am Optimistic (opens Presse-fotos.dk in a new tab)
Presse-fotos.dk — is Presse-fotos.dk biased? Our profile of this outletOpinion
- Frederiksen: Denmark Hopes for a Peaceful Understanding with the US on the Arctic and Greenland (opens Naftemporiki in a new tab)
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- Frederiksen: Hopes for Peaceful Development of Relations with the US Regarding the Arctic and Greenland (opens Capital.gr in a new tab)
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- #World:The Danish Prime Minister Shows "Optimist" to Reach an Agreement with the US on Greenland (opens Felix Victorino in a new tab)
Felix Victorino — is Felix Victorino biased? Our profile of this outlet
- Mette Frederiksen Believes in a Solution with Trump About Greenland (opens avisendanmark.dk in a new tab)
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