French President Emmanuel Macron arrived Sunday in Greenland, the strategic Arctic island coveted by President Trump, carrying a "message of solidarity and friendship" from France and the European Union. Macron quickly reiterated his criticism of Trump's intention to take control of the territory, the AP reports. "I don't think that's something to be done between allies," he said as he was greeted at the Nuuk airport by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen. "It's important to show that Denmark and Europe are committed to this territory, which has very high strategic stakes and whose territorial integrity must be respected."
Macron was making a stop on his way a summit of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations in Canada that will be also attended by Trump. Macron, who is visiting Greenland for the first time, said, "It means a lot to me ... to convey a message of friendship and solidarity from France and the European Union to help this territory face the different challenges: economic development, education, as well as the consequences of climate change." The visit will include discussions on how to enhance relations between the EU and Greenland when it comes to economic development, low-carbon energy transition, and critical minerals. The leaders will also have exchanges on efforts to curb global warming, according to Macron's office.
Later Sunday, Macron, Frederiksen, and Nielsen held a meeting on a Danish helicopter carrier, illustrating France's concerns over security issues in the region. Last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to acknowledge during a congressional hearing that the Pentagon has developed plans to take over Greenland and Panama by force if necessary, per the AP.
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