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Greenland Rejects EU Membership, Seeks Greater Autonomy

10/10/2025

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Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Greenland’s Prime Minister, told the European Parliament Greenland will not seek EU membership or U.S. annexation.
He said Greenland seeks autonomy within the Kingdom of Denmark.
He cited EU partnerships in education, minerals, and sustainable tourism.
Nielsen urged the EU to reconsider the seal products ban, which is vital to Inuit culture.
Roberta Metsola, European Parliament President, pledged continued EU support for Greenland.

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Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Greenland’s Prime Minister, told the European Parliament Greenland will not seek EU membership or U.S. annexation.
He said Greenland seeks autonomy within the Kingdom of Denmark.
He cited EU partnerships in education, minerals, and sustainable tourism.
Nielsen urged the EU to reconsider the seal products ban, which is vital to Inuit culture.
Roberta Metsola, European Parliament President, pledged continued EU support for Greenland.