Von der Leyen to seek EU investment ties with Greenland
By The BriefBrief
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit Greenland as the EU prepares a major investment package and closer political ties with the Danish Arctic territory. The move comes as Donald Trump presses for greater US control of the mineral-rich island.
WHO:Ursula von der Leyen
WHAT:Von der Leyen visits Greenland amid EU plans for an investment package and closer political ties
WHEN:Reported Sep 6, 2026 at 11:58 PM ET
WHERE:Greenland
WHY:The EU is preparing investment and closer political ties with Greenland amid Donald Trump’s demand for greater US control of the mineral-rich island.
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