France reacts to Trump's statements on Greenland
Photo: Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister of Foreign Affairs of France (Getty Images)
Commenting on the 47th US President Donald Trump's encroachment on Greenland, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said that the European Union will not tolerate attacks on its borders, Reuters reports.
On January 6, Trump refused to rule out military or economic action as part of his desire to gain control of Greenland and the Panama Canal.
Barrot said he did not believe that the United States could invade the large Arctic island, which has been part of Denmark for more than 600 years.
“There is obviously no question that the European Union would let other nations of the world attack its sovereign borders, whoever they are. We are a strong continent,” the minister said.
Trump's encroachment
During his first presidential term from 2017 to 2021, Trump expressed interest in acquiring Greenland. After the Republican's next messages, King Frederik X of Denmark changed the royal coat of arms, making Greenland and the Faroe Islands more prominent on it.
Meanwhile, the media speculate that Trump's remarks may be motivated by his policy of countering Russia and China.
Read RBC-Ukraine's article about what is behind Trump's messages on Greenland, as well as the Panama Canal and Canada.
