US EditionGreenland’s leader thanks the EU and urges the bloc to invest in his island
Greenland holds 24 of 34 EU critical minerals and seeks increased EU investment to boost economic development amid geopolitical pressures and climate challenges.
- On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen delivered his first address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
- Nielsen’s speech followed a period he described as eventful for Greenland, reflecting on more than 40 years of EU-Greenland partnership during challenging times.
- Nielsen expressed gratitude to the European Union for its longstanding partnership and encouraged the 27 member states to support Greenland through investments in essential sectors such as minerals, green energy, airport development, and digital infrastructure.
- He expressed gratitude to the EU for its longstanding support of Greenland, prompting lawmakers to give him a standing ovation.
- Nielsen stated that Greenland is not seeking EU or U.S. membership, highlighting a desire for enhanced partnerships rather than political integration.
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For the first time, a Greenlandic prime minister addressed the European Parliament on Wednesday. Since US President Trump's threats to annex the island, Greenland has been seeking closer ties with the European Union.
Greenland, which is experiencing months of tension over the expansionist appetite of US President Donald Trump, is approaching the European Union. Greenland’s Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, defended this Wednesday in the European Parliament to strengthen collaboration with the Community club, to sign new energy and essential mineral projects and to deepen the relationship with the Community club. Greenland, an autonomous territory belong…
Nielsen was the first Greenlandic head of government to speak in front of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Most recently, the US President had raised property claims on the island.
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