The Danish PM's tour of three capitals betrayed the nervousness felt in Denmark over Trump's repeated comments.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the country has received substantial support from fellow European nations as she seeks support to counter United States President Donald Trump’s threats to take control of Greenland.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen sought to drum up support from European allies to stand up to Donald Trump’s efforts to appropriate Greenland, as she tried to project unity while avoiding antagonizing the US president.

Frederiksen was meeting on Tuesday with European leaders including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday said she had received strong support from Europe as she sought backing to counter US President Donald Trump's threats to take over Greenland. Following a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron,

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen embarked on a tour of major European capitals to gather support in the spat over Greenland, just as her nation earmarked funds for defending the Arctic island.

Nordic leaders met on the weekend and reiterated they are united on defence issues, Denmark's prime minister has said, as her country reels from US President Donald Trump's attempts to take over Greenland.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen received support from German and French leaders on Tuesday in her bid to keep hold of Greenland amid US President Donald Trump's threat to try to take the Arctic territory.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen sought to drum up support Tuesday from European leaders over US President Donald Trump's threats to take over Greenland, with visits to Berlin, Paris and Brussels.