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Macron warns of unprecedented fallout if US seizes Greenland

Wednesday 14 January 2026 - 16:50
By: Dakir Madiha
Macron warns of unprecedented fallout if US seizes Greenland

French President Emmanuel Macron issued a stark warning Wednesday, stating that any U.S. bid to seize Greenland from Denmark would unleash "unprecedented cascading consequences" as European allies unite against mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to control the Arctic territory. "We are not underestimating the statements on Greenland," Macron said during a cabinet meeting, according to government spokesperson Maud Bregeon. "If the sovereignty of a European country and ally were affected, the repercussions would be unprecedented."

Macron emphasized that Paris is monitoring the situation closely and stands in full solidarity with Denmark's sovereignty. His comments came amid intense diplomatic activity. Hours before Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt arrived at the White House to meet Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump reiterated his demands forcefully. "The United States needs Greenland for national security reasons. It's vital to the Golden Dome we're building," Trump posted on Truth Social, referring to his proposed missile defense system. "NATO becomes much more formidable and effective with Greenland in U.S. hands. Anything less is unacceptable."

Trump dismissed remarks from Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, who affirmed the island's preference to remain tied to Denmark. "That's their problem. I disagree with them," Trump said Tuesday. "I know nothing about him, but it's going to be a big problem for him." European allies mobilized in support. France announced it will open a consulate in Greenland on February 6, an initiative Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called a "political signal" stemming from Macron's visit there last summer.

"Greenland does not want to be owned, governed, or integrated into the United States. Greenland has chosen Denmark, NATO, the Union (European)," Barrot stated on RTL radio. European Commission President Ursula von der der Leyen voiced backing, affirming the Arctic island "belongs to its people" and that Greenlanders "can count on us." Ahead of the Washington talks, Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen confirmed plans for a "stronger and more permanent military presence" on Greenland, including boosted NATO activity in 2026.

Denmark announced a $6.5 billion Arctic defense program last year in response to U.S. criticism over inadequate protection of the territory. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen branded Trump's pressure "totally unacceptable," while Barrot urged Washington to "stop blackmailing" Denmark over Greenland, insisting such coercion "must clearly end."

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