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France working with allies on plan should US move to take over Greenland

Danish forces participate in military exercises with hundreds of troops from several European Nato members in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, 17 September, 2025. AP - Ebrahim Noroozi

France is working with ‍partners on a plan ​over how to respond should the United States act on its threat to take over Greenland, ⁠as Europe seeks to address US President Donald Trump's ambitions in the region. Denmark and Greenland say they are seeking a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The White House said on Tuesday that Trump was discussing options for acquiring Greenland, ​including potential use of the US military, in a revival of his ambition to control the strategic island, despite European objections.

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