NATO Greenland row: Trump renewed his push for US control of Greenland at the Ankara summit, arguing it’s vital for global security and claiming Denmark has little strategic use for the island—while Denmark’s PM reiterated “every inch” defense and Greenlanders rejected any annexation talk. Alliance strain: The summit ended with NATO leaders praising “unity,” but reporting highlights deep US-Europe friction over defense spending, Iran, and access during the Iran war—leaving uncertainty about cohesion. Ukraine sanctions challenge: Denmark-linked diplomats were present as Ukraine’s Supreme Court upheld sanctions against Petro Poroshenko, rejecting his bid to cancel NSDC measures. EU digital policy: The EU moves toward restricting children’s access to social media, but legal and political hurdles remain around age thresholds and implementation. Denmark in research: Novo Nordisk Foundation awarded Copenhagen-based Challenge Programme grants worth up to €80m for multi-year European research, including soil health and cardiometabolic disease. Business & industry: Danfoss signed to acquire Italy’s Alfagomma to build a larger fluid-conveyance player; Vestas expanded wind development via a major Tasmania project. Media freedom in Turkey: Journalists and civil society groups report a crackdown ahead of NATO, with EFJ warning of detentions and accreditation pressure.