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Qatar Tribune
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Macron to visit Greenland to boost ‘European unity' amid Trump threats
Agencies Paris French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Greenland this month, the French presidency has announced, in the wake of the United States expressions of interest in taking over the mineral-rich Arctic island. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and the French leader said they will meet in the semi-autonomous Danish territory on June 15, hosted by Greenland's new Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen. The talks between the leaders will focus on North Atlantic and Arctic security, climate change, energy transition and critical minerals, the French presidency said in a statement on Saturday. Frederiksen welcomed Macron's upcoming visit and said in a statement that it is 'another concrete testimony of European unity' in the face of a 'difficult foreign policy situation'. The visit comes amid US President Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland. This trip aims to 'strengthen cooperation' with the Arctic territory in these areas and to 'contribute to the strengthening of European sovereignty', the French presidency statement stressed. Since his return to the White House in January, Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to control the immense Arctic territory, rich in mineral resources and strategically located, 'one way or another'. 'We need Greenland for international safety and security. We need it. We have to have it,' Trump said in an interview in March. The US has also suggested that Russia and China have strategic designs on Greenland. Trump's Vice President JD Vance visited the US military base in Pituffik, northwest Greenland, on March 28, in a trip seen as a provocation at the time. Vance accused Denmark of not having 'done a good job for the people of Greenland', not investing enough in the local economy and 'not ensuring its security'. The vice president stressed that the US has 'no option' but to take a significant position to ensure the security of the island as he encouraged a push in Greenland for independence from Denmark. 'I think that they ultimately will partner with the United States,' Vance said. 'We could make them much more secure. We could do a lot more protection. And I think they'd fare a lot better economically as well.' Denmark, for its part, insists that Greenland 'is not for sale'. Addressing American leaders from the huge island, the prime minister said in early April: 'You cannot annex another country.' Faced with American threats, Denmark announced 14.6 billion Danish kroner ($2.1bn) in financial commitments for Arctic security, covering three new naval vessels, long-range drones and satellites. Greenland's main political parties, which are in favour of the territory's independence in the long term, are also against the idea of joining the US. According to a poll published at the end of January, the population of 57,000 mostly Inuit inhabitants, including more than 19,000 in the capital, Nuuk, rejected any prospect of becoming American. Incoming Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen told a news conference in March that the territory needed unity at this time. 'It is very important that we put aside our disagreements and differences … because only in this way will we be able to cope with the heavy pressure we are exposed to from outside,' he said.
France 24
15 hours ago
- Politics
- France 24
France's Macron to visit Greenland
Macron's office said he had been invited to visit on June 15 by the territory's prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Danish leader Mette Frederiksen. The three will hold talks focused on North Atlantic and Arctic security, climate change, the energy transition and the supply of critical minerals, the French presidency said. The visit will contribute to fostering "European sovereignty" and was aiming at "strengthening cooperation" with Greenland, it added. Frederiksen called the visit "a concrete testimony of European unity" in a statement. "It has been uplifting to see the strong international support for Greenland and the Kingdom in the difficult foreign policy situation in recent months," she said. Danish and Greenlandic leaders have insisted that the autonomous territory, where a majority are in favour of independence in the long term, must decide its own future, and have repeatedly said Washington "will never get Greenland".
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
US private sector delegation heads to Greenland amid Donald Trump's threats to buy the island
US President Donald Trump remains determined to annex Greenland, despite his failed attempts to apply diplomatic pressure in recent months. Now, a private sector delegation, led by the Trump administration is heading to explore investment opportunities in the island's rich natural resources and inject significant capital into the region, according to Reuters. The move comes after Trump's earlier efforts to acquire Greenland through diplomatic channels were firmly rejected by both Greenland and Denmark. Since Trump's presidency began in January, American interest in Greenland, which remains under Danish sovereignty while maintaining self-governance, has intensified, creating diplomatic friction with Copenhagen. Trump has not ruled out the use of military force to acquire Greenland if Denmark refuses to "sell it." The American private sector is seeking to invest in Greenland's abundant natural resources, particularly its rare earth mineral deposits. The timing aligns with recent political changes, as Jens-Frederik Nielsen has assumed the role of prime minister in the Arctic territory. This delegation of private sector representatives is making their inaugural visit to the Arctic island following the election victory of Jens-Frederik Nielsen, who represents the business-friendly Demokratiit Party as the new premier. The delegation, led by Drew Horn—CEO of GreenMet and a former energy official under Trump—includes representatives from companies such as Critical Metals Corp, Cogency Power, American Renewable Metals, and Refacture. Backed by major institutional investors like Cerberus Capital Management and Cantor Fitzgerald, the group aims to boost US private sector presence in Greenland. "I'm not trying to do anything crazy like orchestrate a purchase or acquisition of Greenland by the United States," Horn told Reuters. "We're looking simply to do traditional private sector business development," he added, noting his consortium includes established investors like Cerberus Capital Management and Cantor Fitzgerald. The visit occurs shortly after Denmark's King Frederik's trip, symbolising the continued unity between Greenland and its former colonial power. Nielsen has called for stronger international ties while reaffirming Greenland's relationship with Denmark. Interest in Greenland has grown since Trump took office, driven by the island's vast deposits of rare earth elements and other minerals, potentially worth trillions. Greenland's mining sector, potentially worth trillions in mineral deposits, currently sees dominance from Australian, Canadian, and British firms, with minimal American involvement. Horn further said that the private sector growth could enhance collaboration in an independent Greenland supported by US private development. The delegation's itinerary includes visiting the Tanbreez mining site, amongst the world's largest rare earth deposits.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Most say Trump serious about Canada, Greenland, third term
Most Americans say they think President Trump is serious about the United States merging with Canada, taking over Greenland and running for a third term, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll found that 62 percent of Americans said the president is serious about serving a third term in the White House, despite it being at odds with the 22nd Amendment. Almost all Democrats, and about 6 in 10 independents, think Trump is serious about another presidential run. Less than 40 percent of Republicans think the president is serious, the poll found. Trump said in an interview with The Atlantic published Monday that a run for a third term 'would be a big shattering.' 'Well, maybe I'm just trying to shatter,' the president told the magazine. 'It's not something that I'm looking to do. And I think it would be a very hard thing to do.' The majority of Americans, 68 percent, said Trump is serious about the U.S. taking control of Greenland, the world's largest island and a semiautonomous territory of Denmark. About 81 percent of Democrats and 65 percent of independents say the president is serious, while 58 percent of GOP respondents agreed. Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen recently said the island 'will never, ever be a piece of property that can be bought by just anyone.' Just more than half of respondents, 53 percent, take Trump's rhetoric about the U.S. taking control of Canada seriously. There are vast disparities between party lines — a large majority of Democrats, 75 percent, think the president is serious about it, but just 49 percent of independents and 35 percent of Republicans take Trump's threat seriously. The survey was conducted April 18-22 among 2,464 U.S. adults. The margin of error was 2 percentage points. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Most say Trump serious about Canada, Greenland, third term
Most Americans say they think President Trump is serious about the United States merging with Canada, taking over Greenland and running for a third term, according to a new survey released Tuesday. The Washington Post-ABC News Ipsos national poll found that 62 percent of Americans said the president is serious about serving a third term in the White House, despite it being at odds with the 22nd Amendment. Almost all Democrats and around six-in-10 independents think Trump is serious about another presidential run. Less than 40 percent of Republicans think the president is serious, the poll found. Trump said in an interview with The Atlantic, which was released on Monday, that a run for a third term 'would be a big shattering.' 'Well, maybe I'm just trying to shatter.' the president told the magazine. 'It's not something that I'm looking to do. And I think it would be a very hard thing to do.' The majority of Americans, 68 percent, said that Trump is serious about the U.S. taking control of Greenland, the world's largest island and a semiautonomous territory of Denmark. Around 81 percent of Democrats and 65 percent of independents say the president is serious, compared to 58 percent of GOP respondents. Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said recently that the island 'will never, ever be a piece of property that can be bought by just anyone.' Just over half of respondents, 53 percent, take Trump's rhetoric around the U.S. taking control of Canada seriously. There are vast disparities between party lines. A large majority of Democrats, 75 percent, think that the president is serious about the U.S.'s potential takeover of Canada. But just 49 percent of independents and 35 percent of Republicans take Trump's threat seriously. The survey was conducted from April 18-22 among 2,464 U.S. adults. The margin of error was two percentage points.
