French President Emmanuel Macron visited Greenland, becoming the first foreign head of state to do so since former US President Donald Trump made threats to annex the Arctic territory. Macron criticized Trump's stance, emphasizing the need to respect Greenland's territorial integrity and expressing France's and the EU's solidarity with Greenland and Denmark. The visit aimed to prevent "preying" on the mineral-rich region, which is strategically important for missile defense and rare earth resources.
Macron criticises Trump’s threats to take over Greenland during visit
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️French President Emmanuel Macron visited Greenland, becoming the first foreign head of state to do so since former US President Donald Trump made threats to annex the Arctic territory. Macron criticized Trump's stance, emphasizing the need to respect Greenland's territorial integrity and expressing France's and the EU's solidarity with Greenland and Denmark. The visit aimed to prevent "preying" on the mineral-rich region, which is strategically important for missile defense and rare earth resources.
Trending- 1 March: US Vice President JD Vance visited Pituffik US military base, criticized Denmark.
- 2 Last month: Wall Street Journal reported US intelligence looking into Greenland's independence.
- 3 Last week: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to acknowledge Pentagon plans for taking Greenland by force.
- 4 2025-06-15: French President Emmanuel Macron visited Greenland, criticized Trump's threats.
- Increased diplomatic tensions between US and European allies over Greenland
- Potential for increased European military cooperation (Denmark ordering French missiles)
- Heightened focus on Greenland's strategic importance and sovereignty
What: French President Emmanuel Macron criticized former US President Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland during a symbolic visit to the Danish autonomous territory.
When: 2025-06-15 (visit occurred), last week (Pete Hegseth's comments), last month (Wall Street Journal report), March (JD Vance's visit).
Where: Greenland (Danish autonomous territory), Canada (G7 summit destination), Pituffik US military base (Greenland), Paris.
Why: Trump believes the US needs Greenland for national security, rare earths, and new shipping routes. Macron's visit aims to convey solidarity, respect sovereignty, and prevent "preying" on the territory, aligning with a more autonomous European vision.
How: Macron visited Greenland, held talks with Danish and Greenlandic prime ministers, and planned to visit a glacier. Trump has made explicit threats and refused to rule out force. US officials are reportedly looking into Greenland's independence movement. Denmark has sought EU support and ordered French missiles.