France to open Greenland consulate amid Trump takeover threats

The decision was taken last summer during a visit by PresidentEmmanuel Macronto Greenland and comes as the autonomous Danish territory faces growing pressure from Washington.

Barrot saidFrancewanted to be more visible inGreenlandat a time of rising political tension.

For my part, I went there at the end of August to plan the consulate, which will open on 6 February, he told RTL radio. Its a political signal