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EU-Greenland Partnership
SEPTEMBER 2026
The EU and Greenland have a long-standing partnership built on shared priorities. Through the
new EU-Greenland Joint Declaration our partnership is evolving to respond to a changing context
and new opportunities.
Building on strong foundations in areas such as education and fisheries, it is now expanding
into new areas that reflect Greenland’s needs and priorities. Through a new €200 million Global
Gateway Partnership Package, we will boost support for connectivity, sustainable energy and
critical raw materials.
Together, the EU and Greenland are creating opportunities for people, supporting sustainable
development and economic resilience while strengthening cooperation in the Arctic.
EU-Greenland cooperation
Digital Connectivity, Data and Governance
The EU supports secure digital connectivity, including
subsea cables, satellite solutions, data infrastructure
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improve internet speed, resilience and digital security across
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Energy and Clean Transition
Greenland has untapped potential in terms of renewable
energy, particularly in hydropower. Together we strive
to diversify Greenland’s economy and facilitate its clean
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Sustainable Raw Materials
The EU and Greenland cooperate to develop sustainable raw
materials value chains that support Greenland’s economic
diversification and contribute to a resilient European
industry. The GreenRoc’s Amitsoq graphite project and
the Malmbjerg Molybdenum mining project are concrete
examples of the potential for integrated Greenland–EU value
chains.
Education, Research, Innovation and Skills
We are strengthening Greenland’s education system,
empowering young people and developing skills needed
for the emerging economic sectors. EU budget support m
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Fisheries, the Ocean and Blue Economy
We are promoting sustainable fisheries management
and environmental protection to ensure long-term
benefits for present and future generations. Through its
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement, the EU and
Greenland work together to sustainably manage fish stocks,
strengthen fisheries governance and support the stability
of coastal communities.
Close association
Greenland is part of In 2024, the EU opened The Arctic has changed The EU has ear-
the Kingdom of Den- a permanent office in significantly since the marked €225 million
mark. While not part of Nuuk, strengthening EU adopted its current for Greenland in the
the EU territory, Green- its presence in Green- Arctic policy in 2021. An budget 2021-2027. For
landers are EU citizens. land and the wider Arc- updated EU Arctic pol- the next one (2028-
Since leaving the Euro- tic and enabling clos- icy is expected in au- 2034), the Commission
pean Economic Com- er engagement with tumn 2026, reflecting has proposed €530
munity in 1985, it has Greenlandic partners the EU’s commitment million - more than
been associated with and communities. to a stable, secure and double the current lev-
the EU as an Overseas prosperous region. el of support.
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