Capital and largest city of Greenland, seat of government
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged a €200 million package to Greenland during a visit to Nuuk, to fund connectivity, clean energy and critical minerals projects over the next two years. She has signed an EU-Greenland declaration with Greenlandic leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen amid renewed Arctic security focus and NATO exercises.
President Donald Trump has publicly taunted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over a G7 photo, posting a meme that said "Restraining order needed" and repeating that she "begged" for a picture. European leaders have rallied to Meloni, and Washington is reviewing U.S. force posture in Europe after allies refused base access for strikes on Iran.
Trump has reiterated his push for the United States to control Greenland, in the context of a NATO summit in Turkey. He says Denmark’s reluctance should not block U.S. security goals, and hints at possible U.S. troop realignments in Europe. Zelenskyy and other leaders are seeking clarity on Ukraine’s security assistance amid continuing war and regional tensions.
President Donald Trump has overridden the NATO agenda at a summit in Ankara by pressing allies to boost defence spending, threatening trade with Spain, and floating withdrawal of US troops from Europe. He has also signalled he will lift sanctions on Turkey and is considering selling F‑35 jets and engines to Ankara, prompting Israeli and European alarm.
Greenland Energy plans to drill in Jameson Land amid warnings from Greenlandic regulators. The government says landings require mineral resources approval, while a drilling effort linked to US interests faces political pressure as local authorities weigh conservation commitments against potential oil reserves.
Greenland’s inquiry into the forced contraception campaign has released two reports; one stops short of calling genocide, while the other notes possible violations of rights. Greenland’s government will set up a reconciliation process, with compensation now approved for victims and cooperation with Denmark.
Iceland has summoned the US ambassador after a Truth Social graphic depicted a map of North America, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, all labelled United States of America. Icelandic officials condemn the post as inappropriate and reiterate that Greenland should not be American, following ongoing tensions about U.S. interests in the region.