# Ursula von der Leyen

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q4**: Expected Ratification — The agreement moves to the European Parliament and Australian Parliament for final approval.
- **2026-09-07**: EU investment package expected to be unveiled — Von der Leyen is set to announce plans to invest in critical minerals, satellite communications, and renewable energy in Greenland.
- **2026-09-06**: Von der Leyen arrives in Nuuk — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen begins a two-day visit to Greenland as a show of support for Greenland and Denmark.
- **2026-03-24**: Agreement Concluded — Ursula von der Leyen announces the successful conclusion of the FTA negotiations.
- **2026**: Trump escalates Greenland annexation demands — US President Donald Trump steps up demands for US control of Greenland, arguing Denmark cannot defend it and sparking a crisis in US-European ties and NATO turmoil.
- **2023-10-29**: Osaka Stalemate — Talks stall during the G7 trade ministers' meeting over agricultural quotas and geographical indications.
- **2018-06-18**: Negotiations Launched — The EU and Australia officially begin talks for a comprehensive free trade agreement.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### EU Targets 3 Greenland Sectors in Critical Minerals, Satcom, Renewable Push
2026-09-07 09:36:03 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 4

The EU is set to direct investment into Greenland's critical minerals, satellite communications, and renewable energy, with major implications for critical mineral procurement and Arctic shipping routes. For supply chain and logistics leaders, the move signals a possible new source of rare earths and minerals and emerging Arctic transit corridors as ice retreats.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/eu-greenland-critical-minerals-supply-chain-push

### EU and Australia Conclude Landmark Free Trade Agreement
2026-03-24 06:38:14 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

European Council President Ursula von der Leyen has announced the conclusion of the EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement, ending years of complex negotiations. The deal is set to eliminate tariffs on over 90% of goods and secure critical mineral supply chains essential for the European green transition.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/eu-australia-fta-concluded-supply-chain-impact

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