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.

Denmark’s prime minister is on a tour of major European capitals as the continent faces what she called “a more uncertain reality” and her country moves to strengthen its military presence around Greenland.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen met on Tuesday in a show of unity after US President Donald Trump again stressed his designs on Greenland. Nordic leaders met at the weekend and reiterated their unity on defence issues,

Denmark said on Monday it would spend 14.6 billion Danish kroner ($2.05 billion) boosting its military capabilities in the Arctic – a decision that comes amid continuing furor following US President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in controlling Greenland,

Denmark said it will spend $2.05 billion to strengthen its military presence in the Arctic, particularly in Greenland and the Faroe Islands. The move comes after Trump expressed interest in US control of Greenland,

The move comes after President Donald Trump said he wants to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory.