Jens-Frederik Nielsen
Jens-Frederik Nielsen is the Prime Minister of Greenland.
Notable Quotes
"it's going to be a no thanks from us"View Story →
"Talk to us instead of just making more or less random outbursts on social media."View Story →
"President Trump's idea of sending an American hospital ship here to Greenland has been noted. But we have a public healthcare system where treatment is free for citizens. It is a deliberate choice."View Story →
"But talk to us instead of just making more or less random outbursts on social media."View Story →
"That will be 'no thanks' from us."View Story →
"'That will be 'no thanks' from us.'"View Story →
"no thanks"View Story →
"It’s a no thank you from here."View Story →
"We have a public health care system where treatment is free for citizens."View Story →
"We say no thank you from here."View Story →
"Talk to us instead of just making more or less random outbursts on social media."View Story →
"It's going to be a no thank you from here."View Story →
"President Trump’s idea to send a U.S. hospital ship here to Greenland has been duly noted. But we have a public health system where care is free for citizens."View Story →
"It’s a no thank you from here."View Story →
"Greenland provides free healthcare for all citizens, unlike the US."View Story →
"It is gratifying that we are about to enter into an agreement that ensures and strengthens the security of Greenland, Denmark and the US."View Story →
"For Greenland, it is not only an agreement about us, it is [an] agreement with us."View Story →
"We are not to be taken. We are not for sale."View Story →
"We believe there is progress, and from Greenland's side we are focused on finding a solution that is good for us all, and most importantly that threats of annexation, takeover or a purchase of Greenland and the Greenlandic people does not occur."View Story →
"We believe there is progress, and from Greenland's side we are focused on finding a solution that is good for us all, and most importantly that threats of annexation, takeover or a purchase of Greenland and the Greenlandic people does not occur."View Story →
"increasing US military presence was part of ongoing negotiations with Washington"View Story →
"The Greenlandic people are not for sale. Greenlandic self-determination is not something that can be negotiated."View Story →
"We clearly reiterated that the people of Greenland are not for sale and that Greenlanders have the right to self-determination."View Story →
"From Greenland’s side we are focused on finding a solution that is good for us all."View Story →
"The Greenlandic people are not for sale. Greenlandic self-determination is not something that can be negotiated."View Story →
"la isla “no está en venta”"View Story →
"It was a constructive meeting, where we were able to engage in dialogue in a positive spirit and with great mutual respect."View Story →
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February 22, 2026