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France, Germany, the UK, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden say Trump's threats over Greenland risk accelerating a dangerous downward spiral in relations between transatlantic and NATO allies.
We stand in full solidarity with the Kingdom of Denmark and the people of Greenland, they said.
We are ready to engage in dialogue with the U.S., but a dialogue based on the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Eleanor Beardsley, NPR News, Paris.
Thousands gathered in Copenhagen this weekend to show solidarity with Greenland, an autonomous territory of EU and NATO member Denmark.
On Sunday, European and NATO members issued a joint statement.
France, Germany, the UK, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden say Trump's threats over Greenland risk accelerating a dangerous downward spiral in relations between transatlantic and NATO allies.
We stand in full solidarity with the Kingdom of Denmark and the people of Greenland, they said,
We are ready to engage in dialogue with the U.S., but a dialogue based on the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
France, Sweden, Germany and Norway announced they would deploy military personnel in Greenland as part of a European reconnaissance mission to explore options for ensuring security in light of U.S.
Retired French General Pierre de Villiers spoke about the mission on French public TV channel France 2.
It's to give a signal to the international community that Europe is reacting and exploring its options, he said.
De Villiers said the specialized Alpine soldiers would see what kind of cooperation can be done alongside Denmark and weigh whether Europe should send combat troops to protect the territory.
Eleanor Beardsley, NPR News, Paris.
France, Sweden, Germany and Norway announced they would deploy military personnel in Greenland as part of a European reconnaissance mission to explore options for ensuring security in light of U.S.
Retired French General Pierre de Villiers spoke about the mission on French public TV channel France 2.
It's to give a signal to the international community that Europe is reacting and exploring its options, he said.