Thu Jan 09 01:59:48 UTC 2025: ## Blinken Downplays Trump’s Greenland Ambitions; Europe Braces for Geopolitical Uncertainty

**Paris, France –** Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken dismissed President-elect Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that the U.S. should acquire Greenland, calling the idea “not a good one” and unlikely to materialize. Blinken urged against devoting significant time to discussing Trump’s statements, which include threats of military action to achieve this goal.

Trump’s comments have sparked concern across Europe. While French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot echoed Blinken’s assessment that a U.S. invasion of Greenland is improbable, he warned of a potential return to “the law of the strongest” in international relations. Barrot stressed the need for Europe to bolster its military strength and economic competitiveness to counter this trend.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen similarly expressed skepticism about Trump’s threats, emphasizing the importance of respectful treatment of the Greenlandic people. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reinforced the principle of border inviolability, stating that borders cannot be altered through force.

The statements follow Trump’s reiterated desire to bring Greenland under U.S. control, citing national security concerns. The situation highlights growing anxieties in Europe regarding the potential shift in U.S. foreign policy under the incoming administration.

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