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Lars Løkke Rasmussen

Lars Løkke Rasmussen

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark

Appears in 4 stories

Born: 1964 (age 61 years), Vejle, Denmark
Party: Moderates
Education: Copenhagen University (1992)
Spouse: Sólrun Løkke Rasmussen (m. 1998)
Previous offices: Prime Minister of Denmark (2015–2019), Prime Minister of Denmark (2009–2011), Minister for Finance of Denmark (2007–2009), and more

Notable Quotes

Rasmussen has urged a continuation of the outgoing centrist cross-bloc coalition.

"We didn't manage to change the American position." — After White House meeting

"I am very upset about this appointment of a special envoy. And I am particularly upset about the envoy's statements, which we find completely unacceptable." — On Jeff Landry appointment

Stories

Denmark's Social Democrats suffer worst election result in over a century, triggering coalition deadlock

Rule Changes

Holding decisive 14 seats in coalition negotiations

Denmark's Social Democrats have been the country's dominant political force for a century, holding more parliamentary seats than any other party for 77 consecutive years starting in the 1920s. On Tuesday, the party posted its worst result since 1903: just 38 of 179 Folketing seats, down from 50.

Updated 5 days ago

NATO allies deploy troops to Greenland against U.S. acquisition demands

Force in Play

Lead negotiator with U.S. officials

The United States has operated military bases in Greenland since 1941, under agreements with Denmark. On January 15, 2026, NATO allies deployed troops to the island to counter U.S. pressure after American-Danish talks collapsed. On January 17, President Trump announced 10% tariffs on eight European countries: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The tariffs will rise to 25% by June unless 'a deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.' On January 20, Trump declared on Truth Social that 'there can be no going back' on Greenland, calling it 'imperative for National and World Security.' That same day, Denmark deployed its Army Chief, General Peter Boysen, alongside 58 additional troops to Greenland, bringing total Danish military presence to approximately 178 personnel for Operation Arctic Endurance.

Updated May 21

Trump's Greenland push reaches White House talks

Force in Play

Leading White House delegation

The United States has not acquired sovereign territory since 1917, when it purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark for $25 million. On January 17, President Trump announced 10% tariffs on eight European nations starting February 1, escalating to 25% by June 1 unless a deal is reached for Greenland.

Updated May 21

Trump's Greenland gambit

Force in Play

Conducting working group negotiations; characterized January 29 talks as 'very constructive'

President Trump reversed his tariff threats and ruled out military force on January 21 after announcing a "framework" with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. The framework covers Arctic security cooperation, U.S. access to Greenland's rare earth minerals (1.5 million metric tons—the world's eighth-largest reserves), and Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense system ($175-831 billion shield against hypersonic threats).

Updated May 16