The EU Enters Into New Era of Cooperation With the Faroe Islands and Greenland The EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, recently visited the Faroe Islands and Greenland to form closer ties between the union and the countries' self-government authorities. Several agreements were signed, and von der Leyen officially opened the EU's new office in Nuuk.
EU Countries Divided on How to Phase out Russian Arctic LNG A month before the EU Parliament is expected to vote on a directive to give states a tool to block the flow of Russian liquefied gas, some member states are voicing concern that the proposed measures are insufficient to undo long-term contracts. Without a unified approach the flow of Russian LNG could simply be diverted to neighboring countries, Spanish officials warn.
