EU pledges €200M to Greenland as von der Leyen visits amid Arctic competition

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Greenland this weekend with a €200 million financial package, signaling a strategic push to strengthen EU presence in the Arctic. The move comes amid heightened geopolitical competition in the region, particularly involving the US and China. The pledge is likely aimed at securing influence over Greenland's resources and strategic position, though the specific allocation and conditions remain unclear.