Posted on 01/17/2026 12:27:44 PM PST by marshmallow
According to the French president, Paris will join the military exercises in Greenland based on its commitment to the sovereignty of states in Europe and the United Nations
PARIS, January 17. /TASS/. French President Emmanuel Macron has promised a coordinated response from the European countries to the US decision to impose duties on February 1 over Washington’s wish to annex Greenland, he said on X.
"Threats of tariffs are unacceptable and have no place in this context. The Europeans will respond to them unanimously and in a coordinated manner, if they are approved. We will defend European sovereignty," Macron wrote.
"No intimidation or threats" would affect France. According to Macron, Paris will join the military exercises in Greenland based on its commitment to the sovereignty of states in Europe and the United Nations. He also promised to discuss the current situation with France's European partners.
US President Donald Trump promised to keep 10% import duties on Great Britain, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Finland, France and Sweden from February 1 and until the parties reach agreements on a full and final acquisition of Greenland. From June 1, the duties will increase to 25%. Trump criticized Europe's intention to send its forces to Greenland, calling it a "very dangerous game." He argued that owning Greenland is necessary to strengthen US national security and effectively deploy the American Golden Dome missile defense system.
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Even Macron knows how politically unpopular this whole idiotic scheme is with the American people. This is him twisting the knife
So is this Macaroon?
European sovereignty? Europe is a continent, not a country.
Get Greenland.
Cut Europe loose and step away from entanglements like NATO and the UN.
Do one. Do both. I’m OK either way.
Macron enjoys meddling in the international stage. Probably as a diversion while he’s allowing/ enabling the take- over of his country by hostiles
But I think he’s a fool to try messing either PDJT.
FAFO
“We will defend European sovereignty,” Macron wrote.”
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What a joke for a region with porous borders.
What is “European sovereignty”?
Is Europe a country now?
“Even Macron knows how politically unpopular this whole idiotic scheme is with the American people. This is him twisting the knife”
It’s slightly less insane than making Canada the 51st state
LOL!
It could be.
It could be diabetes.
Since his husband isnt a looker Im guessing autoerotic asphyxiation.
EU
Oh no!
The price of snails will double!
Europe can’t even protect Europe...or are they sending Muzzie soldiers to Greenland?
We’d have to give Greenland a billion a year for their free healthcare, free education a Mr other things.
I don’t think most Americans have thought this through.
Greenland’s social welfare isn’t a simple per-person figure, but its system relies heavily on substantial Danish subsidies, roughly $1 billion annually, which supports free healthcare, education, and public assistance for its ~56,000 people, translating to thousands in public funds per resident, though exact welfare spending varies by municipality and need, as Greenlanders access a Danish-style welfare state.
Danish Block Grant: Denmark provides about $1 billion annually to Greenland, funding much of its government and welfare services.
Per Person Funding: This equates to over $10,000 per person annually in subsidies alone, not including Greenland’s own revenue.
Welfare Access: Greenlanders have access to Danish welfare, including free healthcare and schooling, a system the U.S. might struggle to replicate.
Public Assistance: Specific public assistance amounts vary by need and municipality, capped around 65% of an unskilled worker’s minimum wage, as per Nordic cooperation.
In essence, Greenland’s robust social welfare stems from its close ties to Denmark, receiving massive financial support that underpins its comprehensive, Scandinavian-style social system.
Greenland’s social welfare isn’t a simple per-person figure, but its system relies heavily on substantial Danish subsidies, roughly $1 billion annually, which supports free healthcare, education, and public assistance for its ~56,000 people, translating to thousands in public funds per resident, though exact welfare spending varies by municipality and need, as Greenlanders access a Danish-style welfare state.
This is why the Danes were willing to see The Virgin Islands to us, they could no longer afford it. But now it’s a part of the EU, and not just Denmark.
True. I’m just so surprised that conservatives want to take on this added debt when we are already 48 trillion in debt. Plus, would they vote? get a house seat? I’d imagine it’d be a democratic win since the entire population is definitely prone to freebies.
True. I’m just so surprised that conservatives want to take on this added debt
Nope.
It’s a great idea.
What, that small commie is going to send 14 troops next?
France is a failing state.
The Euroweenies are just blustering to get the peasants focused on something other than their dismal future.
None of those damned Western European countries will doa damn thing military.
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