French Finance Minister warns US of "red line" on Greenland

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said any attempt to seize Greenland would cross a "red line" and could jeopardize U.S. economic relations with Europe. This was reported on January 16 by the Financial Times newspaper.

"The minister warned his American counterpart Scott Bessent that any attempt to seize Greenland would be tantamount to crossing the red line and jeopardize Europe's economic relations with Washington," the article says.

He also stressed the concern of European countries about the statements of US President Donald Trump about Greenland. At the same time, Lescure avoided answering the question about the possible imposition of EU sanctions in the event of the seizure of the island by the United States.

"If this happens, we will find ourselves in a completely different world and we will have to adapt accordingly," he said.

At the same time, the minister stressed that despite disagreements with Washington over Greenland, trade duties and regulation of technology companies, Europe still needs to cooperate with the United States.

The ice has broken: Greenland accelerates EU defense plans

There is panic in Brussels about the plans of the White House

The Bild newspaper, citing reporters on the spot, reported on January 15 that the first military personnel from European countries arrived in Greenland amid statements by US President Donald Trump about the need for the island to join the United States.

On the same day, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the state would take part in joint exercises with Denmark in Greenland. At the same time, it was reported that Denmark began transferring military equipment and advanced units to the territory of its autonomous unit, whose residents want to remain with the kingdom.

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