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France: working with allies on plan should US make move on Greenland

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Posted on January 7, 2026

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PARIS, Jan 7 (Reuters) - France is working with partners on a plan over how to respond should the United States act on its threat to take over Greenland, Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said

France and Allies Prepare for Potential US Move on Greenland

PARIS, Jan 7 (Reuters) - France is working with partners on a plan over how to respond should the United States act on its threat to take over Greenland, Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday.

Barrot said the subject would be raised at his meeting with the foreign ministers of Germany and Poland later in the day.

The White House said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is discussing options for acquiring Greenland, including potential use of the U.S. military, in a revival of his ambition to control the strategic island despite European objections.

(Reporting by John Irish; Editing by Benoit Van Overstraeten and Richard Lough)

Key Takeaways

  • France is coordinating with Germany and Poland on a response plan.
  • The US is considering acquiring Greenland, reviving past ambitions.
  • European countries express objections to US plans.
  • France's Foreign Minister discusses the issue with European counterparts.
  • The White House confirms discussions on Greenland acquisition.

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