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If you ask me: 'is the United States going to invade Greenland?' the answer is no,
said Barrot
We need Greenland for national security purposes,
he declaredMore than ever, we and our European partners need to be conscious, to get away from a form of naivety, to protect ourselves, to rearm,
she addedWe have entered an era that is seeing the return of the law of the strongest."
But he addedWe are a strong continent. We need to strengthen ourselves more,
he addedThere is no question of the EU letting other nations in the world, whoever they may be, attack its sovereign borders
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told the France Inter radio station
People really don't even know if Denmark has any legal right to it, but if they do, they should give it up, because we need it for national security.
Trump has questioned whether Denmark has any legal right or 'interest' to Greenland, stating yesterdayFor purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.”
Taking to Truth Social last month, the president-elect wrote
Since the visit is not official, the Government of Greenland or their representatives will not meet with Donald Trump Jr. Greenland is open and those who wish to visit us are welcome.”
A statement read TuesdayWorkers and communities in both our countries benefit from being each other's biggest trading and security partner
he addedI don't want to assess
the comments ... Hebestreit told a regular news conference
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I don't think it's a good way forward to fight each other with financial means when we are close allies and partners,
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in response to Trump's comments
No, I can't assure you on either of those two. But I can say this, we need them for economic security,
said Trump, when askedGreenland is an incredible place, and the people will benefit tremendously if and when it becomes part of our Nation. We will protect it, and cherish it, from a very vicious outside World. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN
he saidThat’s what’s at stake in the current negotiations on EDIP, on which we won’t budge … In this area, it’s better to do nothing than to do something wrong.”
Speaking before top military brass and industry CEOs, he added
The European agenda to support the defense industry is useful, but it must not lead to European taxpayers’ money being spent on the licensed production of American equipment,
Lecornu said in his New Year’s addressThe steering of priorities must remain with the member states, which are sovereign in defining their operational and capability requirements,
he said