The European Union aims to strengthen its ties with Greenland, even as former U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted claims over the Arctic territory. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Greenland on Sunday for a two‑day visit.
Von der Leyen traveled to the resource‑rich island, where a new EU‑Greenland declaration is set to be signed on Monday. The visit is also expected to yield investment commitments amounting to hundreds of millions of euros.
Upon her arrival, von der Leyen emphasized that the trip seeks to deepen a distinctive partnership, posting on social media, ‘We are family.’
Greenland forms part of the Kingdom of Denmark, enjoys extensive self‑governance, and is not a member of the European Union.
At Nuuk airport, von der Leyen was greeted by Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens‑Frederik Nielsen and Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
During a brief joint press appearance, Nielsen described von der Leyen’s visit as a testament to a close friendship and solid partnership, adding that both sides wish to expand cooperation further.
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