Greenland, the vast Arctic territory under Denmark’s sovereignty, has once again become the focus of international attention following renewed debate over U.S. ambitions to claim the island. France has now stepped forward with a clear message: Greenland is neither for sale nor for takeover.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced that in early 2026, France will become the first European Union nation to open a consulate in Greenland. He also revealed plans to establish a Partnership Dialogue Committee aimed at strengthening cooperation with the territory.
Barrot stressed that Greenland is a European territory and that no nation’s prestige should be built by subjugating its neighbours. He pledged that Greenland and Denmark are not alone, assuring that France and Europe will continue to stand by them both now and in the future.
The statement came shortly before reports emerged that Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen had summoned the U.S. ambassador over allegations that at least three American citizens were attempting to exert influence in Greenland. These individuals are said to have close ties to former U.S. President Donald Trump and the White House.
According to Danish media, the alleged activities were aimed at creating divisions between Denmark and Greenland, raising concerns over foreign interference in the region’s political and strategic affairs. The developments have added a new layer of tension to the already sensitive geopolitical landscape of the Arctic.
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