France Unveils Plan to Counter Trump's Greenland Gambit, Backs Danish Sovereignty
In a bid to counter US President Donald Trump's efforts to annex Greenland, France is intensifying diplomatic efforts with European allies. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that protecting the semi-autonomous territory from US aggression would be a top priority in discussions with German and Polish officials.
Barrot rejected the idea of a US takeover, warning that it would undermine the interests of the United States. "It would make absolutely no sense for a NATO country to go after another NATO country," he said. This stance was echoed by a joint statement from leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the UK, and Denmark, who reiterated that any decision on Greenland's future should be made by the people of Denmark and Greenland.
The French government is concerned about Trump's push for a US takeover of Greenland, citing national security concerns as the motivation. However, Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently stated that the United States intends to buy Greenland from Denmark. Meanwhile, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested that military intervention remains an option at the President's disposal.
The European leaders' united stance is aimed at protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Greenland. They emphasized the need for collective security in the Arctic, upholding principles such as non-interference and respect for borders.
In a bid to counter US President Donald Trump's efforts to annex Greenland, France is intensifying diplomatic efforts with European allies. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that protecting the semi-autonomous territory from US aggression would be a top priority in discussions with German and Polish officials.
Barrot rejected the idea of a US takeover, warning that it would undermine the interests of the United States. "It would make absolutely no sense for a NATO country to go after another NATO country," he said. This stance was echoed by a joint statement from leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the UK, and Denmark, who reiterated that any decision on Greenland's future should be made by the people of Denmark and Greenland.
The French government is concerned about Trump's push for a US takeover of Greenland, citing national security concerns as the motivation. However, Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently stated that the United States intends to buy Greenland from Denmark. Meanwhile, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested that military intervention remains an option at the President's disposal.
The European leaders' united stance is aimed at protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Greenland. They emphasized the need for collective security in the Arctic, upholding principles such as non-interference and respect for borders.