"Violating borders contradicts the fundamental principles of international law," said Scholz.
According to a German publication, before commenting on Trump’s statements regarding Greenland, the Chancellor of Germany spoke on the phone with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and exchanged messages with French President Emmanuel Macron.
"In my discussions with our European partners, there was a lack of understanding regarding some recent statements from the U.S.," emphasized Scholz.
Bild claims that Frederiksen insisted on an "urgent public response from Europe."
The publication reports, citing its own sources, that Trump's statements have caused "serious concern" in Europe, which is why Scholz decided to speak out publicly, fearing that "such military threats might go unanswered."
The Chancellor of Germany cited the invasion of Ukraine by the aggressor country Russia as an example, notes Bild.