Overview

• Macron met with Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Nuuk to underscore European solidarity
• He emphasized that Greenland must retain full authority over its security, social and economic decisions
• France offered to conduct joint Arctic military exercises within NATO and the NB8 alliance to strengthen regional defense
• The European Union said it will accelerate a raw materials partnership with Greenland to secure critical minerals
• Macron said he will push for respectful cooperation on Arctic security and development during his discussions with President Trump at the G7 summit