Thu Jan 09 03:04:24 UTC 2025: ## Blinken Downplays Trump’s Greenland Ambitions; Europe Braces for Uncertainty
**Paris, France –** Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken dismissed President-elect Donald Trump’s repeated assertions of wanting to acquire Greenland, calling the idea “not a good one” and unlikely to materialize. Blinken urged against wasting time discussing Trump’s stated willingness to use military force to achieve this goal.
Trump has publicly reiterated his desire for Greenland to come under U.S. control, citing national security concerns. However, Blinken’s comments, made during a visit to Paris, suggest the incoming administration’s ambition is largely rhetoric.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot echoed this sentiment, stating that a U.S. invasion of Greenland is improbable. However, Barrot cautioned against complacency, warning that the world is entering an era where the “law of the strongest” might return. He urged Europe to bolster its military strength and economic competitiveness in response to this perceived shift in global power dynamics.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also expressed skepticism about the likelihood of U.S. military or economic coercion, emphasizing the need for respectful treatment of the Greenlandic people. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz similarly affirmed the principle of border inviolability, implicitly referencing Trump’s statements.
The contrasting views highlight a growing unease among European leaders regarding potential shifts in international relations under the incoming Trump administration. While the immediate threat to Greenland appears minimal, the broader concern centers on a perceived resurgence of unilateral power plays in global affairs.
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