EU Strengthens Presence in Arctic: Von der Leyen Visits Greenland
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen traveled to Greenland on September 6 and 7, 2026, to strengthen the EU's presence in the Arctic. Her visit comes amidst increasing geopolitical and strategic importance of the region, with US ambitions to control Greenland sparking reactions from Denmark, Greenland, and the EU. During her stay, von der Leyen met with Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, discussing challenges and opportunities facing Greenland and the Arctic region. The EU is reviewing its Arctic policy to adapt to current and future developments, seeking to reduce its dependence on China for critical raw materials found beneath Greenland's surface.
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