EU deepens partnership with Greenland amid Trump's ambitions
The European Union intends to deepen cooperation with Greenland, coinciding with the arrival of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on a two-day visit. A new declaration and investment commitments potentially worth hundreds of millions are expected. The visit occurs amid US President Donald Trump's renewed demands for control over Greenland, which he has linked to a review of US troop deployments in Europe.
Why it matters: This development illustrates the geopolitical competition over Arctic resources and security, a key theme in the briefing.