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Europe Must Unite to Deter Threats, Warns Expert

1/6/2026

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Frédéric Mauro, a defense specialist at IRIS in Brussels, urged European leaders to vocally defend their territories.
In an interview with FRANCE 24, he said the key to addressing challenges is for Europe to "keep calm and stay united."
He argues that unity will deter potential threats.
Mauro specifically referenced concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump’s intentions regarding Greenland.

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Frédéric Mauro, a defense specialist at IRIS in Brussels, urged European leaders to vocally defend their territories.
In an interview with FRANCE 24, he said the key to addressing challenges is for Europe to "keep calm and stay united."
He argues that unity will deter potential threats.
Mauro specifically referenced concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump’s intentions regarding Greenland.