French President Emmanuel Macron visited Greenland on Sunday in a clear effort to reinforce European political support for Denmark and its strategic Arctic territory—directly countering U.S. interest in the island, particularly under President Donald Trump. The trip marks Macron’s first to Greenland and comes just days ahead of the G7 summit in Canada, where he will meet Trump.
French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Greenland next weekend, marking the first high-profile visit by a European Union leader to the Arctic territory since renewed U.S. interest in its strategic and mineral-rich location. Macron will join Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland’s new Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on June 15 for talks focused on regional security, economic development, and climate issues.
President Donald Trump has directed U.S. intelligence agencies to escalate surveillance activities targeting Greenland, focusing on its independence movement and public sentiment regarding potential American acquisition.
President Trump confirmed he was not joking about his previous proposals to purchase Greenland and suggested the possibility of adding Canada as the 51st...
U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced that he will accompany his wife, Usha Vance, on a Friday trip to Greenland, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Arctic region for global security.
Greenland's Prime Minister, Mute Egede, condemned the United States for its plan to send Second Lady Usha Vance National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to the territory.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reaffirmed Monday that Greenland is "not for sale" but signaled openness to expanding the American military presence on the Arctic island. Speaking in Brussels as EU leaders gathered, Frederiksen responded to President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring control of Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark, through military or economic means.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized on Thursday that President Donald Trump's interest in purchasing Greenland is a serious strategic consideration, not a jest....
