Summary
European leaders criticized President Trump over his comments about acquiring Greenland, labeling them as part of a "new colonialism." French President Macron and other European leaders opposed Trump's ideas at the World Economic Forum. Despite criticizing colonialism, European nations have their own histories of imperialism and unresolved colonial issues.
Key Facts
- President Trump expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, resulting in backlash from European leaders.
- At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Macron spoke against "new imperialism or new colonialism."
- The European Parliament condemned the Trump administration's statements as violating international law.
- France continues to govern several overseas territories as part of the French Republic.
- French President Macron has not issued a formal apology for France's colonial past, including the war in Algeria.
- Other European countries, like Belgium and Britain, have also faced criticism for their colonial histories.
- In 2022, Belgium's King Philippe expressed "deepest regrets" for colonial abuses but did not apologize officially.
