Fact Check: "Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen attended a joint press conference with President Emmanuel Macron in Nuuk, Greenland on June 15, 2023."
What We Know
The claim states that Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen attended a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nuuk, Greenland, on June 15, 2023. However, the actual event took place on June 15, 2025, not 2023. During this event, Macron, Frederiksen, and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen held a press conference where they discussed various issues, including security and climate change in the Arctic region (source-1, source-5).
Analysis
The claim is factually incorrect due to the date error. The press conference that included Mette Frederiksen and Emmanuel Macron occurred on June 15, 2025, as confirmed by multiple reliable sources. For instance, the Associated Press reported on Macron's visit to Greenland, highlighting that he was welcomed by both Frederiksen and Nielsen during the press conference (source-2).
Furthermore, the context of the visit was significant, as it was a response to U.S. President Donald Trump's previous comments regarding Greenland, emphasizing European solidarity and support for the territory (source-3). The sources used in this analysis are credible news organizations, including the Associated Press and Reuters, which are known for their journalistic integrity and fact-checking standards.
Conclusion
The claim that Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen attended a joint press conference with President Emmanuel Macron in Nuuk, Greenland, on June 15, 2023, is False. The event in question occurred two years later, on June 15, 2025, and involved discussions on important geopolitical issues. The misstatement of the year is a critical error that invalidates the claim.
Sources
- Macron visits Greenland to show European support for the ... AP News
- France's president will visit Greenland in a show of EU unity, Danish ... AP News
- Macron rejects Trump's idea for Putin to mediate Israel-Iran ... Reuters
- France's Macron to visit Greenland on June 15 Reuters
- Macron, on Greenland visit, berates Trump for threats Inquirer
- Macron visits Greenland, criticizes U.S. takeover threats CGTN
- Macron reaffirms support for Greenland during visit ahead of G7 Summit Yahoo News
- Macron visits Greenland to show European support ... Boston Globe
