‘European Union will not tolerate any threat’

The European Union will not tolerate any threats to its borders.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said this on Wednesday, following remarks by U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump about potentially taking control of Greenland.

In comments made Monday, Mr. Trump declined to rule out military or economic measures to acquire the vast Arctic territory, which has been part of Denmark for more than 600 years. 

He also mentioned a desire to assert control over other strategic locations, including the Panama Canal.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot dismissed the notion of a U.S. invasion of Greenland but emphasized the EU’s resolve. 

Mr. Trump’s remarks, coming less than two weeks before his inauguration on January 20, have raised eyebrows internationally, signaling what some perceive as an expansionist approach to U.S. foreign policy.