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

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Nuuk, Greenland on Sunday, seeking stronger financial and diplomatic backing for the Arctic territory amid repeated threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. The visit—her second trip to Greenland—will take place with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and is widely expected to come with new EU funding announcements for the self-governing Danish realm. The timing follows Icelandic voters rejecting a restart of EU membership talks and as Trump renews calls to acquire Greenland on national security grounds. Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen referenced EU support and the “Joint Declaration” ahead of the trip.