Von der Leyen reaffirms EU commitment to Greenland and the Arctic
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has travelled to Nuuk to reiterate the European Union's dedication to remaining engaged in the region.
By Europa Express9 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CETUpdated 9 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CET
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has visited Nuuk to reaffirm the European Union's choice to remain present and engaged in both Greenland and the wider Arctic, according to the European Commission.
The visit, which took place two years after her initial trip to the territory, saw the President hosted in Greenland to underscore the ongoing commitment of the EU to the region.