European allies working on plan if US acts on acquiring Greenland: report

European allies, including France and Germany, are collaborating on a plan in response to potential U.S. actions to acquire Greenland. This follows President Trump's renewed interest in acquiring the Danish territory, citing national security concerns, with the White House stating that using the U.S. military is an option. European leaders, along with Nordic leaders and Denmark, have reaffirmed Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland. Discussions among European foreign ministers are planned, but a senior European official stated that Denmark needs to lead the coordination effort and communicate what support it needs from its allies. The situation is developing as European nations consider how to respond to the U.S.'s potential pursuit of Greenland.

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