Canada and France open Greenland consulates to show support amid Trump threats

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 6, 2026 at 09:54 PM

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Canada and France opened consulates in Nuuk, Greenland on Friday, signaling support for the local government amid ongoing tensions regarding US interest in the territory. The move comes after former US President Trump expressed a desire for the US to control Greenland for strategic reasons, even suggesting a potential seizure. While a US-Denmark-Greenland working group has been formed to address US security concerns in the Arctic, Denmark and Greenland have emphasized that sovereignty remains a non-negotiable point. The opening of the consulates by Canada and France demonstrates their commitment to Greenland's autonomy and engagement with the region.

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Mark Rutte 30% Nuuk 40% White House 40% North Atlantic Treaty Organization 40% Washington ×240% Anita Anand 50% Denmark ×260% France ×270% United States ×270% Canada ×380% Donald Trump ×490% Greenland ×795%

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greenland 100% consulate 90% arctic 70% security concerns 60% sovereignty 60% france 50% canada 50% us influence 50% territorial integrity 50% donald trump 40%