The European Union, Greenland and Denmark have signed a renewed joint declaration in Nuuk, reinforcing their long-term partnership alongside a €200 million Global Gateway investment package announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Signed by Greenland Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and President von der Leyen, the declaration expands cooperation across infrastructure, education, fisheries, clean energy, digital connectivity, research, security and critical raw materials, while reaffirming shared values and support for international law.
The investment, to be delivered over 2026 and 2027, will support infrastructure, renewable energy, digital connectivity, sustainable raw materials, housing, tourism and education, with the aim of strengthening economic development and resilience across Greenland and the wider Arctic.
Key developments:
- €200 million in EU investment planned across 2026 and 2027.
- Renewed EU-Greenland partnership builds on the 2015 Joint Declaration.
- Priority areas include energy, housing, connectivity, sustainable tourism and mining.
- The agreement also strengthens political dialogue, investment and cooperation across the Arctic.
Beyond its economic significance, the agreement reflects intensifying geopolitical competition in the Arctic. As melting sea ice improves access to shipping routes, critical minerals and energy resources, Greenland has become an increasingly strategic focus for major powers.
Against the backdrop of renewed US interest in Greenland, the EU’s expanded investment and deeper political engagement signal an effort to strengthen its long-term influence and economic presence in the Arctic while reinforcing resilient supply chains and regional cooperation.
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