Macron to Visit Greenland Amid Rising Arctic Tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to visit Greenland on June 15, accompanied by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, to demonstrate European unity amid U.S. interest in the mineral-rich Arctic territory. The visit, hosted by Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, will focus on North Atlantic and Arctic security, climate change, energy transition, economic development, and critical minerals. The trip follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to annex Greenland, citing security concerns and the need to counter Russian and Chinese influence. The French presidency describes the visit as an effort to reinforce European sovereignty amid what Denmark calls 'unacceptable pressure' from the U.S. Recent developments include a narrow French parliamentary vote supporting potential military aid to Denmark and growing international backing for Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark. Macron’s visit comes ahead of the G7 summit in Canada, underscoring Greenland’s increasing geopolitical significance.