In Greenland, Macron denounces the expansionist aim of Trump – Liberation
Barely landed in Greenland this Sunday, June 15, Emmanuel Macron expressed his disagreement with Donald Trump’s desire to annex This autonomous territory of Denmark :: « This is not what is done between allies »underlined the French president, the first foreign head of state to set foot in this territory large as four times France since Trump threats. The American president, invoking reasons of « International security »aims to get their hands on this island, the largest in the world, rich in rare metals, by all means, including military if necessary.
Emmanuel Macron arrived around 11:20 a.m. locals (2:20 p.m. French time) in Nuuk. « I come (…) to say the solidarity of France and the European Union for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of this territory and to meet the challenges which are those of economic growth, climate emergency, education »he said, in the presence of Danish Prime Minister puts Frederiksenwho welcomed this « Concrete testimony of European unity »and the Greenlandic head of government, Jens-Frederik Nielsen.
The French head of state began by visiting a Danish frigate where he reviewed the troops before an interview with Danish leaders and Greenlandic. The visit of a hydroelectric power station funded by the European Union had to be canceled due to bad weather.
This warm welcome with that reserved for the American vice-president JD Vance on March 28. The latter had to be confined to the American military base of Pituffik, on the northwest coast of Greenland, facing the outcry aroused by his arrival. The population – 57,000 inhabitants -, mainly inuit, rejects any prospect of becoming American. Denmark also hammers that Greenland « Is not for sale ». JD Vance had accused During his visit Denmark to have « Not doing a good job for the people of Greenland »especially in economic matters, and « Not well assured his safety ».
The Pituffik base, which is on the shortest trajectory of the missiles between Russia and the United States, is a crucial American defense link. The Arctic also becomes a security issue in the race for rare land and new maritime roads made possible by global warming.
Faced with the aims of all stripes, Denmark announced that it will devote two billion euros to strengthening security in the Arctic. NATO will, for its part, install an air-operations command and control center (CAOC) in Norway, above the polar circle, while Russia seeks to consolidate its military power in the region.
A few days before the presidential visit, two buildings of the French navy along Greenland towards the Far North in order to familiarize themselves with the operations in the Arctic zone.
If the weather conditions allow, Emmanuel Macron must realize by himself the growing impact of global warming on a Mont Nunatarsuaq glacier, about thirty kilometers of Nuuk. Ice melted 17 times faster than the historic average Between May 15 and 21 in Greenland, the result of a record heat wave. France hears « Reinvesting massively in the knowledge of these ecosystems »underlines the Elysée.
Unlike Denmark, Greenland is not part of the European Union but is registered on the list of overseas territories associated with the EU. « This will be an opportunity to mention the best possible architecture, the best possible place or the best possible cooperation scheme between the European Union and Greenland »still notes the Elysée.
