Position of the United States Congress
Radosław Sikorski posted a photograph on social media from a press conference held after the gathering of the abroad Ministers of the Weimar Triangle. The photograph was accompanied by a comment on the actions of the American administration, triggering strong emotions in Europe, related to the declared desire to join Greenland in the United States.
As far as I know, matters of war and peace in the United States are the work of congress. I'd like to know the position of the Greenland Congress.
Similar words besides came from Sikorski at the convention itself.
The issue of territories, war and peace falls within the competence of the United States Congress. I want to know what position the United States legislature has on Greenland.
Opposition to Trump's Temptations
Recently, any American politicians have begun to distance themselves from Donald Trump's statements about taking over Greenland. On Monday, a cross-party group of US representatives published a message stating that a possible annexation of the island would be dangerous and could lead to a serious conflict within NATO. On Wednesday, Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu stressed that there was no legal basis for utilizing military force against the NATO ally, Greenland, pointing out that armed action without Congress' consent would be illegal.
In fresh days Donald Trump has again filed claims against Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. This happened after a separate United States operation, carried out last weekend, aimed at capturing Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro.
On Tuesday, 8 key European leaders pointed out that Greenland's safety should be guaranteed jointly by NATO, while full respecting the will of its people. During the Paris meeting, no of the 3 current ministers revealed what concrete solutions are presently being considered.
Meanwhile, as officials in Berlin informed, discussions were held on Wednesday on possible ways to defend Greenland's sovereignty. These were a continuation of Tuesday's consultation of European leaders with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, held in Paris.
According to the spokesperson for the German government, German abroad Minister Johann Wadephul, along with the heads of diplomacy of another states, is preparing a plan setting up European deterrent measures in the event of an effort by the United States to attack or take over Greenland, as well as strengthening NATO's presence in the immediate vicinity of the island.
Free trade between the EU and India
Radosław Sikorski stayed in Paris on the occasion of a visit by the Indian abroad minister Subrahmanyama Jaisankar, and gathering with European counterparts besides became an chance to discuss the situation around Greenland.
The head of Polish diplomacy besides stressed that it is highly crucial to conclude a free trade agreement between the European Union and India quickly. He noted that the negotiations included delicate areas, while thanking the Indian side, and in peculiar the abroad Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, for being willing to show flexibility in any of these issues.
The head of Indian diplomacy besides participated in the Paris talks of French, German and Polish abroad ministers. This extended format of the gathering was first applied in connection with the finalisation of the trade agreement between the European Union and India.
