EU pledges more than $200m to Greenland amid Trump annexation threats

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Denmark
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EU pledges more than $200m to Greenland amid Trump annexation threats

The European Union signed a declaration with Greenland, announcing a $232m investment to strengthen the partnership and improve local quality of life. This decision follows repeated threats from US President Donald Trump to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Greenland's future belongs to its people and Denmark. The investment aims to enhance administrative capabilities and promote sustainable tourism and housing construction.

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