France requested that NATO carry out a military exercise in Greenland and stated that it was ready to participate in the operation, according to a statement from President Emmanuel Macron’s office released this Wednesday (21).
The request comes amid increased transatlantic tensions, after United States President Donald Trump once again called for Washington to take control of Greenland and threatened to impose high tariffs on European countries that oppose the initiative. , where he must use the World Economic Forum to reinforce his position, despite European protests.
On Tuesday, when speaking in Davos, in direct reference to the tariff threats made by Trump if the continent does not agree to the proposal involving Greenland.
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According to the agency Bloombergthe French initiative seeks to reinforce security in the region and could provoke a new reaction from Washington. Over the weekend, Trump threatened to impose tariffs on European allies after countries on the continent signaled limited military exercises in Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory linked to the Kingdom of Denmark. France has already sent personnel for these preliminary activities.
Trump has reiterated that the United States needs to control Greenland for national security reasons and, on Tuesday, published an image generated by artificial intelligence in which he appears planting an American flag on the island. NATO leaders warned that the American president’s strategy could destabilize the alliance.
Denmark has also expanded its military activities in the territory, with plans for exercises throughout the year. Also on Tuesday, although unlikely.
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Greenland has around 57 thousand inhabitants and is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, with its own government responsible for internal affairs, while defense and foreign policy are the responsibility of Copenhagen.
