EU politicians have threatened to deploy European troops to Greenland and refused to negotiate with Trump over his plans to buy the island.
Denmark has announced a multi-billion dollar boost to its armed forces in the Arctic after Trump doubled-down on his intention to take the landmass.
General Robert Brieger of Austria, the foremost military official of the European Union, has proposed the strategic stationing of EU troops in Greenland, suggesting that such a move “would make perfect sense.”
He emphasized that this action would send a robust message and could greatly enhance stability in the region.
In a recent interview with France’s Sud Radio, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot echoed Brieger’s sentiments, revealing that France has initiated discussions with Denmark regarding potential troop deployments.
However, he noted that this idea was not in alignment with Denmark’s current intentions.
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s chief diplomat, made it clear that the bloc is not engaging in negotiations with the American President, who has expressed an interest in Greenland for security reasons.
Kallas stated firmly, “Of course, we are rallying behind our member state, Denmark, and its autonomous territory, Greenland, but we should refrain from delving into speculative scenarios because that is not the reality we face at this moment.”
The Estonian diplomat’s remarks came as a rebuttal to President Trump’s repeated declarations that Greenland should fall under American dominion.
Over the weekend, Trump asserted confidently, “I think the people of Greenland want to be with us,” reflecting his unwavering belief in American influence over the icy island.
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, said the bloc was “not negotiating” with the American President, who has said he needs Greenland for security purposes.
She added: “Of course we are supporting our member state, Denmark, and its autonomous region, Greenland, but we shouldn’t also go into speculation about what-ifs because this is not the situation right now.”
The Estonian diplomat struck back after Trump repeated his vow that Greenland would fall under American control.
The US President said on Saturday: “I think the people [of Greenland] want to be with us.
