European Troops Arrive in Greenland as Talks With US Highlight “Disagreement” Over Island’s Future

Source: US News & World Report

“Troops from several European countries, including France, Germany, Norway and Sweden, are arriving in Greenland to help boost the Arctic island’s security after talks between representatives of Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. on Wednesday highlighted ‘fundamental disagreement’ between the Trump administration and European allies. ‘The first French military elements are already en route’ and ‘others will follow,’ French President Emmanuel Macron announced Wednesday, as French authorities said about 15 French soldiers from the mountain infantry unit were already in Nuuk for a military exercise. Germany will deploy a reconnaissance team of 13 personnel to Greenland on Thursday, its Defense Ministry said.” (01/15/26)

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