Europe Rises: France, Germany Lead Response to Trump's Greenland Threat

• France and Germany, with European allies, are preparing a response to Donald Trump's renewed threat to acquire Greenland.
• The White House confirmed active discussions on acquiring the Arctic island, citing national security and deterring Russia and China.
• Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, holds rare earth deposits and strategic polar routes, but has repeatedly rejected US acquisition.
• French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed European coordination, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly ruled out military invasion.
• European leaders, including those from France, Germany, and Denmark, issued a joint statement affirming Greenland's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Why It Matters: European nations unite to defend Greenland's sovereignty against renewed US acquisition threats.