The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has confirmed the deployment of French military personnel to Greenland to participate with the armed forces of Denmark, at the request of the Danish government. The deployment is part of maneuvers aimed at strengthening military cooperation and allied presence in the Arctic, a region of growing strategic interest for the United States.
Macron explained that **the first troops are already on their way** and that more will join in the coming days, although he did not specify the number of soldiers or the exact duration of the deployment. This move aims to improve response capabilities in the autonomous territory.
The decision comes in a context of geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland, after US President Donald Trump publicly reiterated that the United States should control the island for "national security" reasons. These statements are being rejected by both Denmark and various international authorities who have defended its sovereignty and the right to decide its democratic future.
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In addition to France, other European countries have announced their participation in exercises or deployments in the area, such as **Sweden, Norway, and Germany**, as a show of support for Denmark and coordination among allies in the face of increasing international interest in the Arctic.
Greenland is considered a key area due to its strategic position, its potential natural resources, and the new maritime routes opening up with the melting caused by climate change. With this deployment, France reinforces its involvement in European security and highlights the growing importance of the Arctic in the current geopolitical landscape.