France Says Europe Will Respond to US Greenland Threat

French Foreign Minister Jean‑Noël Barrot said European countries are preparing to respond to what they view as US intimidation over Greenland after the White House suggested military options to acquire the Arctic island. Barrot said, “Whatever the source of the threats and whatever form they take, we have begun our work to respond,” and stressed that Europe will act with partners. He announced a planned trilateral meeting with German and Polish counterparts to coordinate steps, amid broader condemnation from European leaders who reaffirm Greenland’s sovereignty under Denmark. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the US considers Greenland a national security priority and that military options remain on the table, though US and Danish officials have downplayed immediate interventionary plans.