EU doubles Greenland aid to counter US pressure amid Trump threats

The EU has proposed doubling direct aid to Greenland to over $200 million in its next budget, a move that signals Brussels' intent to strengthen ties with the Arctic territory amid US President Trump's repeated threats to acquire it. The announcement coincides with the start of military exercises in the region, underscoring heightened geopolitical competition over Arctic resources and strategic positioning. The move is a direct response to US pressure and reflects the EU's effort to assert its presence in the Arctic, though the long-term impact on Greenland's relationship with both the EU and the US remains uncertain.