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5. Macron visits Greenland in show of European unity and signal to Trump

Sun Jun 15, 2025, 10:13 AM

Jun 15

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j7x2xe54eo

In a sign of Greenland's growing importance, French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting the Arctic island today, in what experts say is a show of European unity and a signal to Donald Trump.

Stepping foot in the capital Nuuk this morning, Macron will be met with chilly and blustery weather, but despite the cold conditions, he'll be greeted warmly.
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France's president is the first high-profile leader to be invited by Greenland's new prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen. Talks will focus on North Atlantic and Arctic security as well as climate change, economic development and critical minerals, before Macron continues to the G7 summit in Canada.
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French president to touch down in Greenland, in solidarity with territory eyed by Trump [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 15 OP

It would be interesting if Denmark/Greenland asked France for a couple of destroyers to patrol Greenland for a while. marble falls Jun 15 #1

I hope we find out what bribes Trump is offering the people of Greenland. riversedge Jun 15 #2

Bribes, or is he just trying to grab it by the peninsula? tanyev Jun 15 #3

That gave me the laugh of the day! CTyankee Jun 15 #4

Definite DUzy! BumRushDaShow Jun 15 #6

That comment fits well with I thought was an interesting choice of words: 70sEraVet Jun 15 #8

Macron visits Greenland in show of European unity and signal to Trump nitpicked Jun 15 #5

Clear message to Trump Pachamama Jun 15 #7

The Guardian: Macron criticises Trump's threats to take over Greenland during visit SouthBayDem Jun 15 #9