- Germany and France warn Trump against threats over Greenland
- Scholz emphasised the importance of respecting international borders
- “There is obviously no question that the European Union would let other nations of the world attack its sovereign borders”.
Germany and France warn Trump against threats over Greenland
Germany and France have issued strong warnings to Donald Trump regarding his remarks about potentially seizing Greenland, Denmark’s autonomous territory, by force.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasised the importance of respecting international borders, stating, “The principle of the inviolability of borders applies to every country, no matter whether it’s a very small one or a very powerful one.”
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot echoed this sentiment. “There is obviously no question that the European Union would let other nations of the world attack its sovereign borders”.
On Tuesday, Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland, calling the Arctic island “critical” for national and economic security. This isn’t the first time he has raised the idea, having floated it during his first term in 2019.
Denmark, a close US ally, has firmly rejected the notion of selling Greenland, stating that the territory belongs to its people. Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede, who is advocating for greater independence from Denmark, also confirmed that Greenland is not for sale during a visit to Copenhagen on Wednesday.
Chancellor Scholz said there was a “certain incomprehension” about statements coming from the incoming US administration.
Greenland’s strategic location and natural resources have drawn international interest, but Denmark and its NATO allies, including Germany and France, remain committed to upholding the region’s sovereignty.