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Slovenian minister in response to Trump’s threats against changing borders by force

by AI | 10.Jan 2025 | Europe in brief AI

Slovenia does not accept changing borders by force, emphasized Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon in light of threats by newly elected US President Donald Trump to militarily take over Greenland, which is part of the EU.

Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon. Photo: Jure Makovec/STA

Ljubljana – Slovenia does not agree to changing borders by force, said Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon regarding the threats of the newly elected US President Donald Trump to militarily seize the Panama Canal and Greenland. She emphasized that for now, these are just words, but the tendencies towards violent annexation are concerning.

“Slovenia does not agree to changing internationally recognized borders, neither with weapons nor by force,” said Fajon. She warned that Trump’s statements suggest his rather aggressive foreign policy stance and have caused a lot of concern, headaches, and anxiety at a time when we are witnessing disrespect for the rule of law, international law, and the UN Charter worldwide.

She assessed that the initial reactions to Trump’s statements both from Denmark and its autonomous territory Greenland indicate that the latter wishes to chart its own course. She also reminded us that this is not the first time the US has shown interest in Greenland because of its natural resources, while also warning that it is EU and NATO territory.

“If there were any violent tendencies towards annexation, it would be extremely concerning,” she added.

She also warned that the world is becoming terribly unpredictable and that small countries face significant challenges. From Slovenia’s perspective, it will be crucial, according to her, to strengthen the institutions it belongs to, advocate for international law, the UN Charter, and the effectiveness of multilateralism. (January 9)