Canada and France Plan Diplomatic Presence in Greenland
View over the town of Maniitsoq, Greenland. Canada and France are each preparing to establish official diplomatic offices in Greenland, a move widely interpreted as a response to heightened tensions created by renewed U.S. interest in acquiring the island. France’s Plans France intends to open a consulate in Greenland. French officials describe this as a political signal supporting Denmark’s sovereignty over the territory. The decision follows strong public and governmental pushback in Greenland against any suggestion of U.S. control. Canada’s Plans Canada is moving forward with plans to open a consulate in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital. Canadian officials frame this as part of a broader Arctic strategy focused on diplomacy, security, and...
