Berlin/Paris, Jan. 7 -- France is working with allies to respond appropriately in the event of any US military intervention to acquire Greenland, as President Donald Trump has been considering "a range of options," including potential military involvement.

Trump has emphasised that acquiring Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of fellow NATO member Denmark, remains a "national security priority."The US military operation in Venezuela has compelled European leaders to decide on a pre-emptive plan and issued a joint message supporting Denmark, which has resisted Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island.

Over the weekend, Trump reiterated that the US "needed" Greenland for security reasons, prompting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen...