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</a></ecl-inpage-navigation-item><!----><!----><!----></ul><!----><!----></div></nav></ecl-sticky-container><!----></ecl-inpage-navigation></div><div _ngcontent-ng-c1442702428="" class="ecl-col-l-9"><a _ngcontent-ng-c1442702428="" id="nav1" tabindex="-1"></a><!----><ecl-content-item _ngcontent-ng-c1442702428="" role="article" class="ecl-content-item"><div _ngcontent-ng-c1442702428="" eclcontentblockdescription="" style="max-width: 40rem;" class="ecl-content-block__description"><p>On her visit to Nuuk, the President of the European Commission Ursula <strong>von der Leyen</strong> announced a €200 million Global Gateway Partnership Package, to be invested in and with Greenland this year and the next. The EU, Greenland and Denmark have also reinforced their partnership with a new <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/STATEMENT_26_1804" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joint Declaration</a>, signed in Nuuk by the President, Premier of Greenland Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen.</p>
<p>President <strong>von der Leyen </strong>said:<strong> </strong><em>“Greenland can count on the EU. That was my message during my last visit. Today, I am back to deliver the real results of our close cooperation. With a new EU-Greenland Partnership package, worth €200 million. This will create new opportunities and a strong and engaged EU in both Greenland and the Arctic. Because Greenland is a strategic ally and a trusted friend.”</em></p>
<p>The Declaration and the investment package deepen the EU-Greenland cooperation across the board – from traditional areas, such as education and fisheries, to better satellite and cable connectivity, hydropower and critical raw materials. The package also focuses on investments that improve everyday life in the country: better housing, sustainable tourism and stronger support for small businesses.</p>
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<li><strong>A renewed Joint Declaration between the EU, Greenland and Denmark</strong></li>
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<p>The EU, Greenland and Denmark co-signed a new <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/STATEMENT_26_1804" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joint Declaration</a> on relations between the EU and Greenland to strengthen the common investment agenda, political dialogue and people-to-people exchanges, reaffirming a partnership grounded in shared values and interests.</p>
<p>Building on the previous Declaration from 2015, the new <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/STATEMENT_26_1804" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joint Declaration</a> recognises Greenland's growing strategic importance and further strengthens and expands the partnership in areas of mutual interest. These include, among others, education and training, infrastructure development, sustainable raw materials, clean energy production, digital connectivity, sustainable tourism, housing, research and innovation, civil protection, resilience and security, fisheries, environment and climate action.</p>
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<li><strong>A new Global Gateway Partnership Package</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;The EU is mobilising a partnership package of €200 million for investments in Greenland. It will create new economic opportunities for the local population, while contributing to a sustainable, prosperous and peaceful Arctic region. A first set of Global Gateway projects in several priority sectors have already been agreed with Greenland, and we are working together on exploring a number of new investments:</p>
<p><em>Digital connectivity</em></p>
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<li>Through the Enhanced Satellite Connectivity project for Greenland, the EU is partnering with Tusass to support the expansion of satellite capacities across Greenland through European providers over the next five years. This will improve the reliability, speed and resilience of digital connections, benefiting remote settlements, schools and businesses.</li>
<li>This builds on the EU's ongoing support for the strengthening of digital connectivity on Greenland's west coast.</li>
<li>In parallel, the EU is supporting feasibility work to assess whether data centres could become a viable opportunity for Greenland as the necessary energy and digital infrastructure develops.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Sustainable raw materials</em></p>
<ul style="list-style-type: square;">
<li>The EU and Greenland will advance sustainable mining projects with a link to the European industry. Support will be provided through technical analysis and investor matchmaking and will contribute to stronger and more integrated and resilient value chains. This will build up on successful existing investments, such as the one in the Malmbjerg mining project.</li>
<li>The GreenRoc's Amitsoq graphite project is another concrete example of this mutually beneficial partnership. As an EU Strategic Project under the Critical Raw Materials Act, it shows the potential for integrated Greenland–EU value chains, strengthening security of supply and supporting investment.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Sustainable energy</em></p>
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<li>The EU will support a programme led by Greenland's national energy utility company, Nukissiorfiit, to modernise and decarbonise energy supply in remote settlements. Through the deployment of hybrid renewable energy systems in towns and settlements, the programme will strengthen the reliability of electricity supply while expanding the use of renewable energy.</li>
<li>The EU and Greenland are also exploring support for the expansion of the Buksefjord hydropower plant, Greenland's main hydropower facility, to respond to rising electricity demand in Nuuk.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Capacity building</em></p>
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<li>The EU will support the Government of Greenland in strengthening its institutional capacity through the establishment of a Programme Management Unit, to ensure effective delivery of relevant policy priorities as well as EU-backed programmes under the EU-Greenland Partnership.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Jobs and quality of life</em></p>
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<li>The EU and Greenland agreed to use the remaining funding to advance preparations for several additional programmes in priority areas, notably tourism and housing.</li>
<li>Sustainable tourism has been identified as one of the most immediate and promising opportunities for economic diversification, private sector development and job creation across Greenland.</li>
<li>Housing is also essential to address Greenland's ageing housing stock, improve public health and the conditions for sustainable growth.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Background</strong></p>
<p>Greenland is the largest recipient of EU support per capita among the Overseas Countries and Territories. The EU has earmarked €225 million for the period 2021-2027, with 90% dedicated to education and 10% to green growth. The Commission has proposed €530 million for Greenland under the next Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034, more than doubling the current level of support.</p>
<p>The EU's partnership with Greenland is also underpinned by the&nbsp;<a href="https://oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/international/sustainable-fisheries-partnership-agreements-sfpas/greenland_en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement</a>. As a central pillar of Greenland's economy and a key area of cooperation, the EU provides €17.3 million to Greenland each year under the current fisheries protocol, including €3.2 million to support its national strategy for sustainable fisheries. The Agreement promotes the sustainable management of fish stocks, strengthens fisheries governance and contributes to economic stability in coastal communities. (will be available shortly)</p>
<p>In addition, Greenland remains eligible for EU horizontal programmes, such as&nbsp;<a href="https://commission.europa.eu/funding-and-tenders/find-funding/eu-funding-programmes/horizon-europe_en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Horizon Europe</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://commission.europa.eu/funding-and-tenders/find-funding/eu-funding-programmes/connecting-europe-facility_en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Connecting Europe Facility</a>, <a href="https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Erasmus+</a>, <a href="https://culture.ec.europa.eu/creative-europe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Creative Europe</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://investeu.europa.eu/index_en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">InvestEU</a>.</p>
<p><strong>For more information</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/STATEMENT_26_1803" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Statement by President von der Leyen</a></p>
<p><a href="https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/countries/greenland_en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greenland partnership</a></p>
<p><a href="https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/greenland-and-eu_en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greenland and the EU – Creating opportunities together</a></p>
<p><a href="https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/publications-library/eu-greenland-partnership_en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Factsheet on EU-Greenland Partnership</a></p>
<p><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/STATEMENT_26_1804" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joint Declaration</a></p></div></ecl-content-item><!----><app-detail-quote _ngcontent-ng-c1442702428="" _nghost-ng-c1089571900=""><section _ngcontent-ng-c1089571900="" class="ecpr-section"><h2 _ngcontent-ng-c1089571900="" id="nav2" class="ecl-heading ecl-heading--h2">Quote(s)</h2><div _ngcontent-ng-c1089571900="" class="ecl-container"><!----><div _ngcontent-ng-c1089571900=""><div _ngcontent-ng-c1089571900="" style="margin-bottom: 10px;"><figure _ngcontent-ng-c1089571900="" eclblockquote="" class="ecl-blockquote"><picture _ngcontent-ng-c1089571900="" eclblockquotepicture="" class="ecl-blockquote__picture ecl-picture"><img _ngcontent-ng-c1089571900="" eclblockquoteimage="" src="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/api/image/content/the-president-cards-author-nms-120x120.png" alt="Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission " class="ecl-blockquote__image"></picture><!----><div class="ecl-blockquote__body"><blockquote class="ecl-blockquote__quote"><p class="ecl-blockquote__citation" lang="en"> Greenland can count on the EU. That was my message during my last visit. Today, I am back to deliver the real results of our close cooperation. With a new EU-Greenland Partnership package, worth €200 million. This will create new opportunities and a strong and engaged EU in both Greenland and the Arctic. 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        piwikObject = {
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        var pubDate = safeJsonParse("piwikPubDate");
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        }
        
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        var pollInterval = 500;
        var waited = 0;
        
        // Check if key elements are ready (at least one dimension element should have a value)
        function areElementsReady() {
          var pArea = document.getElementById("piwikPArea");
          var pType = document.getElementById("piwikType");
          var pLng = document.getElementById("piwikLng");
          
          // If none of these elements exist, Angular content might not need them - proceed
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          }
          
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          }
          
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        }
        
        // If elements are already ready after 4 seconds, send immediately (original behavior)
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          return;
        }
        
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          waited += pollInterval;
          
          if (areElementsReady() || waited >= maxAdditionalWait) {
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          }
        }, pollInterval);
        
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