In a gesture of support for the local government… Canada and France open two consulates in Greenland

In a strong gesture of support for the local government, Canada and France today opened two consulates in Greenland, the autonomous Danish territory, despite US President Donald Trump’s efforts to control the island.
Since the start of his second presidential term last year, Trump has stressed the need for Washington to control the strategic, mineral-rich island located in the Arctic Circle for security reasons.
Last month, Trump backed down from his threats to seize Greenland after stating that he had concluded a “framework” agreement with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to ensure greater American influence.
A joint task force was formed between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland to discuss Washington’s security concerns in the Arctic, but no details have been announced.
While Denmark and Greenland said they shared Trump’s security concerns, they stressed that sovereignty and territorial integrity were a “red line.”
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to open a consulate during a visit to Nuuk in June, during which he expressed Europe’s “solidarity” with Greenland and criticized Trump’s aspirations.
In turn, Canada announced in late 2024 that it would open a consulate in Greenland to enhance cooperation.