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Trump slams Norway as ‘drittland’ during Michigan rally over Nobel prize snub
In a Michigan campaign speech, Donald Trump called Norway a “drittland” and blamed it for his lack of a Nobel Peace Prize.
Speaking to voters in Michigan, Donald Trump expressed anger that he was not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, attributing the decision to Norway. He claimed the prize went to an unknown woman, referring to South African Navi Pillay. Trump described Norway in harsh terms, saying the country had become a “drittland.” The remarks drew mixed reactions from the audience.
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Why it matters
The president’s public attack on an ally could affect U.S.-Norway diplomatic relations.
How this story developed
- Oct 14 Trump announces upcoming large-scale oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland
- Oct 20 The EU presented an updated Arctic policy stressing the region’s strategic rise as melting ice opens new routes. It pledges to boost satellite surveillance, set up a maritime security hub to guard undersea cables, and help member states acquire more icebreakers. Officials warned about Russia’s modernised Arctic bases and nuclear assets on the Kola Peninsula, while noting NATO-Russia tensions. The plan also calls for expanded use of the Copernicus satellite system, and no cost figures were disclosed.
- Oct 20 The EU added a maritime security hub and icebreaker assistance to its Arctic strategy.
- Oct 23 The EU added a dedicated investment package for Greenland and plans for an undersea cable.
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