Canada has opened a new consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, with Foreign Minister Anita Anand emphasizing the country’s commitment to Arctic partnerships, while Governor General Mary Simon expressed support for Greenland’s autonomy. Concurrently, the first French consul, Jean-Noël Poirier, arrived in Nuuk, marking France as the first EU nation to establish a consulate there. This diplomatic move follows previous U.S. attempts to acquire Greenland during the Trump administration, which included tariff threats to Denmark and European countries. The U.S. reopened its consulate in Greenland in 2020, highlighting ongoing geopolitical interest in the region.
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