EU chief arrives in Greenland to boost Arctic ties(opens in a new tab)
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Greenland for a two‑day visit, reaffirming the EU’s support for stronger ties with the Arctic region.
On Sunday, Ursula von der Leyen opened a two‑day trip to Greenland, declaring the EU and the island "family" as it reaffirmed support for Greenland’s autonomy amid growing U.S. interest in the Arctic. She was welcomed by Greenland’s Premier Jens‑Frederik Nielsen and Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Greenland for a two‑day visit, reaffirming the EU’s support for stronger ties with the Arctic region.
Ursula von der Leyen opened a two‑day EU visit to Greenland on Sunday, emphasizing the EU’s support for the island as the US President shows interest in the region.
The European Union has placed its chief in Greenland to strengthen ties across the Arctic, focusing on regional security.
Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Greenland for a two‑day visit to reaffirm EU support for the Arctic island, signaling strengthened ties and continued commitment to the region.
Greenland’s Prime Minister hosted EU President Ursula von der Leyen in a meeting that highlighted the growing importance of the Arctic, with Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also in attendance.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen landed in Nuuk, Greenland, where she was greeted by Greenland Premier Jens‑Frederik Nielsen and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, signaling renewed EU engagement in Arctic affairs.
The European Commission chief is set to travel to Greenland to deepen ties and discuss Arctic security, with remarks from a Danish Defence College researcher highlighting the issue.
EU chief is set to visit Greenland to strengthen Arctic ties, with a focus on security cooperation as highlighted by Marc Jacobsen of the Royal Danish Defence College.