The region has long been concerned about threats from Russia, but tensions have escalated recently due to US President Donald Trump's efforts to acquire the Danish autonomous territory of Greenland. The talks are hosted by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, just days after Trump backed down from his threats of forcibly seizing Greenland and imposing punitive tariffs on European NATO members. Hamburg - AFP European leaders meet in Germany on Monday to discuss energy and security cooperation in the North Sea, but US plans for the Arctic island of Greenland may cast a shadow over the talks.
