EU to give Greenland a cash boost amid Trump annexation drive
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to unveil a boost in EU investments in Greenland and closer political ties with the Danish Arctic territory. The investments will target sectors including critical minerals, satellite communications, and renewable energy. Von der Leyen arrived in Greenland on Sept 6 for a two-day visit, and the package is expected to be substantial, though details were not provided.
Why it matters: This development underscores the theme of great-power competition in the Arctic, as the EU responds to US President Donald Trump's annexation drive and the region's growing geopolitical importance.