Europe will not allow attacks, says France, after Trump Greenland threat

The intervention comes after Trump reiterated his desire to acquire the autonomous Danish territory.

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On Tuesday, Trump reiterated his desire to acquire the autonomous Danish territory, saying it was "critical" for national and economic security.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot told French radio "there is obviously no question that the European Union would let other nations of the world attack its sovereign borders, whoever they are".

Barrot said he did not believe the US was going to invade the vast Arctic island, but he was clear the EU should not let itself be intimidated.

Trump has repeatedly expressed an interest in buying Greenland, having mooted the idea during his first term as president.

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