US EditionFrance to open consulate in Greenland in a ‘political signal’ amid Trump threats
France will open a consulate to increase its presence and scientific activity in Greenland amid US remarks on the island's future, signaling support for Denmark and NATO.
- France will open a consulate in Greenland on February 6th as a 'political signal' amid tensions with the United States over the island's future.
- The United States has repeatedly expressed interest in taking over Greenland, citing security interests, but Greenland has chosen to remain with Denmark and NATO.
- Denmark and Greenland have rejected US threats and stated that Greenland is not for sale, with several European Union countries backing Denmark.
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France to Open Consulate in Greenland as ‘Political Signal’
France will open a consulate in Greenland on Feb. 6, a move its foreign minister described as a “political signal,” following US President Donald Trump’s escalating push to seize the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
France to open a consulate in Greenland on February 6
France will open a consulate in Greenland on February 6, a move that had been planned since last year, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday, amid the U.S. President Donald Trump's push to take control of the Arctic territory.
Europe strengthens its presence in the Arctic in response to Trump's claims to Greenland.
France to open Greenland consulate amid Trump takeover threats
France will open a consulate in Greenland on 6 February, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Wednesday – calling the move a political signal as US President Donald Trump renews threats to take control of the Arctic territory.
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