Von der Leyen arrives in Greenland with a 'substantial package of measures'
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Von der Leyen arrives in Greenland with a 'substantial package of measures'

SAPO Notícias6 September 2026 at 17:06

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, arrived today in Greenland for an official visit. The European leader traveled to the Danish autonomous territory bringing with her "a substantial package of measures" to present.

The main objective of this visit is to reaffirm the European Union's commitment to Greenland. The European Commission intends to demonstrate support for the autonomous territory that is threatened by the Trump administration.

Von der Leyen represents the European Union in this diplomatic mission, while Greenland is an autonomous territory belonging to Denmark. The context of the visit arises at a time of tension related to the plans of the North American administration for the region.

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