EU defends sovereignty amid Trump's Greenland ambitions
The French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noel Barrot, stated that the European Union will not accept attacks on its borders in response to Donald Trump's comments about Greenland.
In an interview with France Inter radio, jean-Noel Barrot, the French Minister of Foreign Affairs declared that the European Union will not accept attacks on its borders. Barrot's statement was a reaction to the words of US President-elect Donald Trump regarding Greenland. Trump stated that the United States needed this island for national security and questioned Denmark's rights. The island has been part of the Kingdom of Denmark for 600 years and has enjoyed broad autonomy since 1979.
There is obviously no question that the European Union would let other nations of the world attack its sovereign borders, whoever they are. We are a strong continent, added Barrot.
Donald Trump sparked controversy by proposing that the USA purchase Greenland. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly rejected this proposal, emphasizing that the island is not for sale.
Although the USA's aspirations regarding Greenland may seem unrealistic, Trump has repeatedly pointed out the potential benefits of controlling this region. Greenland, due to its location and resources, is an important point on the map of strategic international interests.
Barrot spoke on Elon Musk's actions
Minister Barrot also addressed the actions of Elon Musk, who intervened in EU politics. The head of the French Foreign Ministry emphasized that the European Commission should apply existing regulations more rigorously.
If the European Commission does not know how to protect us against this interference or these threats of interference then it must give member states, including France, the ability to protect itself, remarked Barrot.
Elon Musk, through his social media platform X, has criticised European leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and supported the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD). Barrot noted that such actions could lead to the formation of new political alliances, which is concerning. When you are part of a government or aspire to be part of it, your opinions have a rather special value, emphasized the minister.
