**France Reasserts EU Sovereignty Amid Trump’s Greenland Remarks**

Sat Apr 26 2025 07:39:49 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**France Reasserts EU Sovereignty Amid Trump’s Greenland Remarks**

**European officials emphasize military deterrence against foreign encroachments following Trump’s controversial statements about Greenland.**


**The growing tension regarding U.S. interests in Greenland has prompted France to affirm the sovereignty of the European Union, following comments made by President-Elect Donald Trump about potentially using military force to acquire the territory.**


France has reiterated that the European Union will not tolerate foreign attacks on its sovereign borders, especially in light of recent comments made by U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump regarding Greenland. Trump described the autonomous Danish territory as "critical" for the national and economic security of the U.S. and did not rule out the use of military force to acquire the island.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot conveyed on French radio that there is no circumstances under which the EU would permit external forces to threaten its borders. He expressed skepticism about the likelihood of a U.S. invasion but affirmed the importance of not allowing EU nations to feel intimidated. This sentiment was echoed by influential EU members as fears surrounding territorial sovereignty rise.

The Danish government has consistently made it clear that Greenland, while strategically significant to the U.S., is not for sale. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen affirmed that "Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders" and emphasized the right of local inhabitants to determine their future. Her administration has also underscored the importance of maintaining strategic ties with the U.S., especially as NATO allies.

Trump's comments were part of a broader discussion about U.S. national security interests in the Arctic, particularly concerning surveillance of increased Russian and Chinese naval activities. The former president stressed the necessity of these territories for protecting global safety, a notion that raised eyebrows both domestically and internationally.

Amidst this political backdrop, Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede has reiterated his administration's push for independence while simultaneously recognizing the island's current economic dependency on Denmark. Reports indicate a complex public sentiment in Greenland: while many residents express a desire for greater autonomy, there remains a practical acknowledgment of the need for international cooperation regarding defense and economic stability.

Amid this geopolitical contention, tensions are rising. The Danish media highlighted that many Greenlanders are taken aback by the mere suggestion of military force being considered for their territory, with most preferring a path toward independence rather than falling under the influence of another global power.

As discussions unfold, it remains to be seen how the international community will respond to the potential implications of Trump's rhetoric, especially concerning EU unity and regional stability in the Arctic.

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