USA May Establish Military Bases in Denmark

The USA will now be allowed to permanently station soldiers and weapons in Denmark.

The Danish parliament has agreed to a bilateral agreement with the United States, which allows the US Army to establish military bases on Danish soil. The agreement also includes the storage of military equipment. The Danish news agency Ritzau reported on the parliamentary decision in Copenhagen on Wednesday evening.

Agreement Originates from Trump's First Term

The cooperation agreement was already signed in December 2023 – before Donald Trump was re-elected as US President. Since then, the relationship between Denmark and the USA has noticeably deteriorated.

US Interest in Greenland Causes Tensions

Trump repeatedly made it clear that he wanted to acquire Greenland – an autonomous territory under Danish sovereignty – for the USA. To reinforce this stance, his Vice President JD Vance traveled to the US base Pituffik in northern Greenland at the end of March 2025. There, he openly criticized Denmark – despite the NATO partnership.

Militarily Strategic – Politically Sensitive

The new agreement not only provides logistical advantages for the US military but also carries political risks. Critics see it as a weakening of Danish sovereignty and a potential leverage point in the geopolitical power struggle over the Arctic.

Questions and Answers about the US Military Agreement with Denmark

What does the agreement between the USA and Denmark entail?
The USA will be allowed to establish military bases on Danish soil, station soldiers there, and store military equipment. The parliament in Copenhagen has agreed to this.

Since when does the agreement exist?
The agreement was signed in December 2023, before Donald Trump's second term. The parliamentary ratification took place in June 2025.

Why does Greenland cause diplomatic tensions?
Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark but is of high strategic geopolitical importance. Trump repeatedly expressed the desire to acquire Greenland for the USA. His vice president publicly criticized Denmark at the US base Pituffik.

Is the agreement coordinated with NATO?
Official NATO statements are currently not available. However, some voices from Denmark and Europe see a contradiction to previous multilateral military structures.

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