French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot firmly declared Greenland's sovereignty as non-negotiable during a Radio France interview on Wednesday, stating "Greenland is not for sale" amid reported U.S. acquisition plans. The remarks come days after American forces conducted a controversial military operation in Venezuela that sparked global condemnation.
Barrot emphasized Greenland's future must be determined through dialogue between Greenlandic and Danish authorities, warning that NATO allies attacking each other would "make absolutely no sense." His comments followed a Tuesday discussion with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who reportedly ruled out Venezuela-style intervention in Greenland.
However, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed President Donald Trump's administration is evaluating multiple options to acquire the Arctic territory, including potential military involvement. This development follows Saturday's U.S. strike in Venezuela that removed President Nicolas Maduro, widely criticized as an oil-motivated power grab.
"We will respond in coordination with our European partners," Barrot stated, announcing planned consultations with German and Polish counterparts. The situation highlights growing tensions over resource-rich territories as climate change opens new Arctic opportunities.
