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Macron Slams Trump’s Greenland Claims, Affirms Sovereignty

6/16/2025

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French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Donald Trump's provocative threats to annex Greenland, underscoring the need to honor the territory's sovereignty and uphold European unity. The Danish government firmly declared that Greenland is not for sale, reflecting the islanders' desire for independence from Denmark rather than a shift to US control.

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French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Donald Trump's provocative threats to annex Greenland, underscoring the need to honor the territory's sovereignty and uphold European unity. The Danish government firmly declared that Greenland is not for sale, reflecting the islanders' desire for independence from Denmark rather than a shift to US control.