Greenland country page, International Partnerships

… <div class="ecl"><p>The EU and Greenland have been close partners for decades, cooperating on the basis of free choice, mutual respect and international law. The EU’s partnership with Greenland is underpinned by Part IV of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the Council Decision on the Overseas Association, including Greenland (DOAG), and the <a href="https://oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/fisheries/international-agreements/sustainable-fisheries-partnership-agreements-sfpas_en" data-entity-type="external">Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA)</a>. It encompasses a comprehensive dialogue, trade and trade-related matters, as well as financial cooperation.</p><p>Since the adoption of the EU’s updated Arctic Policy in 2021, this partnership has further deepened, reflecting the EU’s long-term commitment to Greenland and to the Arctic region more broadly.</p><p>A key milestone in this strengthened engagement was the opening of a permanent EU Office in Nuuk in 2024. This presence enables the EU to work directly with Greenlandic authorities, local stakeholders and civil society, reinforcing political dialogue and promoting people-centred cooperation on the ground.</p><p>The EU supports Greenland’s priorities for economic diversification, resilience and sustainable growth, beyond an economy that still relies heavily on fisheries. The partnership is designed to deliver tangible benefits for people’s everyday lives, notably through education and skills development, digital connectivity, climate resilience and future-oriented economic opportunities.</p><p>For the period 2021–27, the EU adopted a Multiannual Indicative Programme (MIP) for Greenland under the Decision on the Overseas Association, including Greenland. Within this framework, the DOAG allocates €225 million to Greenland, with 90% dedicated to education and 10% to green growth. This represents 45% of the total €500 million envelope allocated to all Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs).</p><p>Since 2007, support to the education sector has been the cornerstone of the EU’s partnership with Greenland. This cooperation is now expanding to additional priority areas, including renewable energy, digital connectivity, critical raw materials, sustainable tourism, as well as environmental protection and research.</p><p>In parallel, the EU is stepping up its engagement through increased European investment under the <a href="https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/policies/global-gateway_en" data-entity-type="external">Global Gateway strategy</a>. The first-ever EU–Greenland Week, held in Brussels from 17 to 21 November 2025, brought together public and private stakeholders for high-level discussions aimed at advancing the partnership in key strategic sectors.</p><p>EU–Greenland partnership programming documents can be found in the ‘Related documents’ section below.</p></div> …