France, Jan. 21 -- "Let us not accept a world order that is decided by those who claim to have the loudest voice or the strongest stick," said Macron who was wearing sunglasses due to an eye problem.

"Let's not waste time with crazy ideas. Let's not open Pandora's box."

The speech came amid rising tension over the proposals of the American president Donald Trump to take control of Greenland.

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Trump has also threatened to increase customs duties against European states that oppose the move.

In response, the European Union might have to deploy its anti-coercion policy which makes it possible to limit imports from a country, restrict access to certain public markets and...