The new government takes office at a pivotal moment, with U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly threatening to seize the Arctic island and refusing to rule out using military force or economic coercion to snare it.
Greenland has been a self-ruling Danish territory for decades, and contains vast reserves of critical minerals while occupying a key strategic location in the Arctic.
Vance is expected to arrive imminently with a U.S. delegation that includes his wife Usha Vance, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Greenland’s new government Friday, pointedly emphasizing the EU’s commitment.
“You deserve partners who respect you and treat you as equals. And the European Union is proud to be such a partner for you,” von der Leyen said.
