France weighs troop deployment to Greenland amid Trump tensions
France is considering the possibility of sending troops to Greenland in response to claims by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the island.
The information about the potential deployment of troops to Greenland was shared by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot in an interview with "Sud Radio." Barrot emphasized that France has begun talks with Denmark about the potential deployment of troops, although—as he noted—the process was not "Denmark's wish."
Support for Denmark
Barrot's statement came as Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen embarked on an intensive tour of European capitals to secure allies' support in response to Trump's actions. The newly inaugurated U.S. president is increasingly focused on acquiring the massive Arctic island, not ruling out the use of military force or economic pressure.
Frederiksen met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, and also plans talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels. Barrot assured that "if Denmark calls for help, France will be there."
During a meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Brussels, Barrot noted that his counterparts expressed "very strong support" for Copenhagen and were ready to consider sending troops if necessary. However, the French minister does not believe that the U.S. will decide to invade Greenland, emphasizing that "people don't invade EU territories."
