Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark and is one example of many special territories of members of the European Economic Area. Think French Guiana, Réunion, New Caledonia, Aruba, and Curaçao.
These territories are often financially dependent on their parent country, exporting raw materials in exchange for economic support, while also serving as strategic military bases for their sovereign nation.
Since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House, he has set his sights on acquiring Greenland either through peaceful negotiations or through controversial hints of coercion and military annexation.
The island is an important territory for the European Union. Its vast reserves of rare earth minerals and rich fisheries make it a valuable economic partner, while its Arctic location places it at the center of growing geopolitical and environmental interest.
In this video, the European Newsroom, with an Arctic Policy Expert, examines the strategic significance of Greenland and the initiatives taken by both the European Union and the United States to boost their influence over the territory.
What future lies ahead for Greenland?