EU Commission President Visits Greenland to Deepen Economic Ties

Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Nuuk signals an EU push to convert political support into a durable economic foothold in Greenland, focusing on critical minerals, connectivity, energy, tourism, and Arctic infrastructure. The visit underscores growing great-power competition in the Arctic, with the EU seeking to counter Chinese and Russian influence. The concrete outcomes remain uncertain, but the strategic intent is clear.