EU pledges funds to Greenland to secure critical minerals, cut China dependence

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is visiting Greenland with a substantial financial package aimed at boosting the island's economy and securing access to its critical mineral resources. The move is part of the EU's broader strategy to reduce reliance on China for raw materials. The agreement signals a deepening EU-Greenland partnership, though specific terms and amounts remain undisclosed.