France to open consulate in Greenland in a ‘political signal’ amid Trump threats

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‍French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Wednesday said France will ​open a consulate in ⁠Greenland on February 6, acting on a decision taken last year during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the autonomous Danish territory. The “political signal” to “be more present” in Greenland comes as President Donald Trump threatens a takeover of the Arctic region.