European concern about Washington's readiness to change the military status of Greenland.

The United States is conducting a broader review of the Unified Command Plan aimed at defining the areas of responsibility of American military leaders around the world. One of the primary areas targeted in the review is Greenland, which has long been a military stronghold for U.S. forces, including the Thule Air Base, the northernmost deep-water port used to monitor Russian and Chinese activities in the region. Politico reported that the Pentagon clarified that the move seems logical geographically but raises concerns in Europe politically. The Pentagon sources mentioned ongoing preparations to transfer oversight of Greenland from the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) to the U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM), responsible for U.S. homeland security and North American defense. The Pentagon views this change as a reflection of a military strategic shift aimed at enhancing control and defense in the Arctic region. According to Politico, this step will bring Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark, closer geographically and politically to the United States through North America Command, bolstering U.S. missile defense and surveillance capabilities in the region, including expanding the "Golden Dome" radar network. The plan has raised concerns in Denmark and NATO, as it is seen as potentially creating a symbolic and practical divide between Greenland and the rest of Danish territories that will remain under European command.