European governments are weighing coordinated responses after renewed statements from U.S. President Donald Trump raised concerns about the future of Greenland and the stability of the NATO alliance.
France said it is consulting closely with allies as Washington discusses a range of options for acquiring the Arctic territory, which is part of the Danish kingdom.
The issue has prompted emergency diplomatic contacts across Europe and intensified scrutiny of U.S. intentions toward longtime allies.
Officials in Paris, Berlin, and Copenhagen have emphasized the need for a collective and measured approach as tensions escalate.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the situation would be discussed with his German and Polish counterparts during a scheduled meeting.
“We want to take action, but we want to do so together with our European partners,” Barrot said in a radio interview.
German officials confirmed that Berlin is working closely with Denmark and other European countries on potential next steps.
A senior European official said Denmark is expected to lead coordination efforts but has not yet specified what form of support it is seeking.
Leaders from several European states and Canada have publicly affirmed that Greenland belongs to its people.
Calls have also emerged to raise the issue within NATO structures, with the next North Atlantic Council meeting scheduled for Thursday.
European officials have warned that any unilateral U.S. move against Greenland would strain alliance cohesion.
The White House said President Trump and his advisers are considering multiple options for acquiring Greenland, including the possible use of the U.S. military.
Barrot said he spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who indicated that a military operation similar to recent U.S. actions elsewhere would not apply to Greenland.
Trump has argued that Greenland is strategically vital and has accused Denmark of failing to adequately defend the territory.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen rejected claims of significant Russian or Chinese presence near Greenland.
“The image that’s being painted of Russian and Chinese ships right inside the Nuuk fjord and massive Chinese investments being made is not correct,” Rasmussen said.
Denmark’s defense minister said the country has invested heavily in security capabilities and remains responsible for safeguarding the kingdom.
Danish and Greenlandic officials have requested urgent talks with Washington, calling for dialogue to replace escalating rhetoric.