From Trump’s takeover threats to a ‘northern neighborhood,’ why the EU chief is going to Greenland

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a visit to Greenland as President Trump renewed calls for increased U.S. control over the self-governing Danish territory. The timing of von der Leyen's trip coincided with Trump's public statements about acquiring or asserting greater influence over Greenland. Von der Leyen's office did not specify the exact dates or stated purpose of the visit before her departure.

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