Macron backs Denmark, says Greenland belongs to its people

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed support for Denmark following Donald Trump’s appointment of a “special envoy” for Greenland, amid his continued statements about seeking control of the island.

Writing on X, Macron recalled his visit to Nuuk and said it was intended to underscore France’s support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland, Caliber.Az reports

In Nuuk, I reaffirmed France’s unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland.

Greenland belongs to its people.
Denmark stands as its guarantor.

I join my voice to that of Europeans in expressing our full solidarity. pic.twitter.com/W3EUn3dAME

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) December 23, 2025

“Greenland belongs to its people. Denmark stands as its guarantor. I join my voice to that of Europeans in expressing our full solidarity,” the president wrote.

On December 21, the United States appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland, a move that has reignited debate over US intentions toward the semi‑autonomous Danish territory and drawn strong diplomatic pushback.

Denmark and Greenland’s leaders have jointly rejected any notion of the US taking over the island, insisting that territorial integrity under international law must be respected and that Greenlanders alone should decide their future.

The European Union has publicly backed Denmark and Greenland, stressing the importance of sovereignty and territorial integrity while affirming solidarity with both in response to the US envoy appointment.

By Jeyhun Aghazada