EU to give Greenland a cash boost amid Trump annexation drive
The package targets connectivity, clean energy and critical raw materials as the bloc seeks to deepen ties and counter U.S. pressure on the territory.
- On Sunday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Nuuk for a two-day visit to unveil increased European Union investments and closer political ties with Greenland, amid President Donald Trump's repeated demands to control the territory.
- President Trump sparked transatlantic tensions this year by demanding the U.S. control Greenland, arguing that fellow NATO member Denmark could not defend the territory despite its NATO mutual defence pact coverage.
- Von der Leyen described the investment package as "substantial," targeting critical minerals, satellite communications, and renewable energy, while Greenland Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen emphasized building on "close friendship and good partnership" with the European Union.
- Despite an agreement reached in Davos in January to resolve differences, trilateral talks between the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland have yielded no agreement; Trump restated his control demands at a July NATO summit in Turkey.
- As melting ice opens new Arctic shipping routes and makes mineral wealth accessible, the region has gained geopolitical importance to major powers; Von der Leyen observed the "visible scars of climate change" on the ice sheet during her visit.
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Von de Leyen announces new European agreements on critical raw materials and energy on the great Arctic island
The European Union (EU) has prepared a €200 million investment package to support digital connectivity, clean energy and critical raw materials in Greenland.
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced on Monday plans for investments of 200 million euros (US$ 232 million) of the European Union in Greenland and to close ties with the Danish Arctic territory, that President Donald Trump insists that it should belong to the United States. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the subject and register.
(Brussels=Yonhap News) Correspondent Hyun Yun-kyung = The European Union (EU) [regarding] Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory that U.S. President Donald Trump has been eyeing with great interest...
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