Bild: Europe is worried over Trump's remarks about Greenland

The statements of US President-elect Donald Trump about Greenland have caused serious concern in Europe, Bild said, Report informs.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's special statement to the press and his decision to openly remind the US about the necessity of respecting the principle of inviolability of borders is precisely for this reason, according to Bild.

In a hastily called televised statement, Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, said Trump’s remarks had triggered “incomprehension” among European leaders. “The principle of the inviolability of borders applies to every country – regardless of whether it is east of us or to the west – and every state must respect that, regardless of whether it is a small country or a very powerful state.”

Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared US control of both to be vital to American national security.