EU to double financial assistance to Greenland to over €530 million

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Thursday, October 2, 2025, that the European Union (EU) plans to double its financial assistance to Greenland, increasing funding to over €530 million. This initiative aims to strengthen strategic ties amid growing interests in the Arctic region.

The proposed funding, which will be included in the upcoming EU budget, is intended for critical raw materials, energy, and digital projects. This move reaffirms the EU"s support for Greenland"s sovereignty, particularly in light of previous comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding territorial control.

This decision reflects the EU"s commitment to enhancing its relationship with Greenland as geopolitical dynamics in the Arctic evolve.

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