Macron, Greenland and European Union
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President Emmanuel Macron said France would be available to conduct joint exercises to improve security in Greenland, the Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump.
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By drawing a parallel between U.S. interest in Greenland and its stance on Taiwan, China has mounted a carefully calibrated rhetorical response that highlights perceived inconsistencies in American positions on sovereignty,
But if they don’t show up, I think we need to look elsewhere.” Her comments have been interpreted to mean that Greenland may seek Chinese cooperation if Western investors lose interest. The two main drivers pushing for international investment are the soon-to-expire memorandum of understanding with the US and Nathanielsen’s desire to expand the island’s business sector and diversify its industry.