EU to increase Greenland investment in minerals, comms
By The BriefBrief
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to announce increased EU investment in Greenland on Monday. The planned areas include critical minerals, satellite communications and renewable energy, as her two-day visit signals support for Greenland and Denmark amid US President Donald Trump’s Arctic annexation claims.
WHO:Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President
WHAT:Expected EU announcement of increased investment in Greenland, including critical minerals, satellite communications and renewable energy
WHEN:Sep 7, 2026
WHERE:Greenland
WHY:The announcement is scheduled for von der Leyen’s visit and is presented as support for Greenland and Denmark amid US President Donald Trump’s claims about American control of the Arctic territory.
