Key Points:
- French Foreign Minister asserts EU will protect its borders against external threats.
- Donald Trump renews interest in bringing Greenland under U.S. control.
- Greenland’s Prime Minister set to meet with the Danish King amid growing concerns.
The European Union will not tolerate any threats to its borders, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated on Wednesday, in response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s revived interest in acquiring Greenland.
Speaking to France Inter, Barrot emphasized that the bloc’s 27 member states are united in safeguarding their territories. “The EU will never accept any assault on its sovereign borders. This is non-negotiable,” he said. While he dismissed the possibility of a direct military intervention by the United States, he warned of increasing global competition over strategic regions like Greenland.
Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory with strong ties to the European Union, has repeatedly rejected the idea of becoming part of the United States. “We are not for sale,” Greenlandic leaders have consistently reiterated.
Trump’s interest in Greenland first surfaced in 2019 during his presidency, but it was swiftly rebuffed by Denmark and Greenland’s leadership. Recently, he reignited the idea, citing U.S. national security and economic interests as key motivations.
Meanwhile, Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte Egede is scheduled to meet with Danish King Frederik in Copenhagen later this week. The meeting’s agenda remains unclear, but it comes at a symbolic moment. The Danish monarchy recently updated its royal coat of arms to include representations of Greenland, signaling the island’s importance to the Danish kingdom.
Barrot underscored the importance of European unity in defending its territories, pointing out that safeguarding sovereignty is a collective responsibility. “We live in a world where strength and resilience are crucial. The EU must continue to bolster its security to deter any form of aggression,” he added.
The comments come amid speculation that Donald Trump Jr. recently made an unofficial visit to Greenland, further fueling concerns about the U.S.’s ongoing interest in the territory.
Trump’s persistent push for Greenland has raised eyebrows across Europe, with many viewing it as a challenge to the EU’s geopolitical stability. While Washington has yet to formally pursue any territorial claims, European leaders remain vigilant against any potential threats to their borders.
The Danish government, alongside Greenland’s leadership, has reiterated its stance on the matter: Greenland will remain an autonomous territory under the Danish Crown, and any attempts to undermine that sovereignty will be met with strong opposition.
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