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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R), Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen (L) and Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen visit Qoornoq, an abandoned settlement on the island of Qaarusuup Nunaa, also called ‘Bear Island’, Greenland on September 6, 2026.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday announced a fresh funding boost for Greenland, seeking to shore up Arctic ties with the self-governing Danish territory amid U.S. President Donald Trump‘s annexation drive.
Speaking alongside Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the EU chief said the 200-million-euro ($232.3 million) funding package reflects “a clear choice” by Greenland to strengthen ties with the 27-nation bloc.
“This partnership package focuses mainly on three domains, or strategic priorities. We call them the big Cs: connectivity, clean energy [and] critical raw materials,” Von der Leyen told reporters at a news conference.
The funds, which is to be invested this year and in 2027, is designed to bolster ties between the EU and the Arctic, with Von der Leyen describing Greenland as “a strategic ally and a trusted friend.”
It comes shortly after Icelanders voted to reject restarting EU membership negotiations and as Trump renews his push to acquire Greenland on national security grounds.
“The European Union continues to be, not only an important partner for Greenland, but also a loyal and trusted friend,” Greenland’s Nielsen said.