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Von der Leyen Signs EU Declaration Boosting Greenland Support

9/7/2026

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Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signed a declaration with Greenland on 7 September 2026.
The EU proposed raising Greenland support from €225 million to €530 million for 2028-2034.
The EU invested €54.7 million in a fibre-optic cable for Greenland.
The EU invested €202 million in Greenland education.
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said EU support safeguards Greenland’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signed a declaration with Greenland on 7 September 2026.
The EU proposed raising Greenland support from €225 million to €530 million for 2028-2034.
The EU invested €54.7 million in a fibre-optic cable for Greenland.
The EU invested €202 million in Greenland education.
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said EU support safeguards Greenland’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.