Macron visits Greenland to show EU support
French President Emmanuel Macron paid a visit to Greenland on Sunday, underlining France’s and the European Union’s solidarity with the Danish autonomous territory and reaffirming support for its sovereignty and territorial integrity, reports a Kazinform News Agency correspondent.
A key focus of the visit was climate change. Macron traveled to Mount Nunatarsuaq, some 30 kilometers from Nuuk, to witness the visible impact of Arctic warming. The Arctic is warming four times faster than the global average, with Greenland’s ice sheet experiencing unprecedented melting, according to recent scientific reports.
Macron said France plans to make major new investments in studying Arctic ecosystems, building on the legacy of French polar explorer Paul-Émile Victor, who led multiple expeditions to Greenland in the mid-20th century.
While Greenland is not part of the European Union, it remains one of the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) associated with the bloc. Macron’s visit highlights Europe’s commitment to Arctic cooperation, sustainable development, and respect for local governance.
Earlier, it was reported that French President Emmanuel Macron announced he is prepared to introduce a nationwide ban on social media access for children under the age of 15 “in the coming months” if the European Union fails to advance regulatory efforts in this area.