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EU announces €200 million partnership deal with Greenland

From LBCI Lebanon · () English

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  • The European Union announced a €200 million partnership package with Greenland, to be invested this year and in 2027.
  • The package will support digital connectivity, sustainable mining, energy, tourism, education, fisheries and housing.
  • Ursula von der Leyen said the agreement reflected Greenland's strategic importance and the EU's engagement in the Arctic.

The European Union announced a €200 million partnership package with Greenland, with investment scheduled for this year and 2027. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the deal highlighted the Arctic island's strategic importance to the EU.

The package will focus on digital connectivity, sustainable mining, energy and tourism. It will also support education, fisheries and housing.

Greenland can count on the EU. That was my message during my last visit. Today, I am back to deliver the real results of our close cooperation. With a new EU-Greenland Partnership package, worth 200 million.

· Ursula von der LeyenThe European Commission president announced the partnership package and described it as the result of close cooperation.

“Greenland can count on the EU. That was my message during my last visit. Today, I am back to deliver the real results of our close cooperation. With a new EU-Greenland Partnership package, worth 200 million,” von der Leyen said.

She said the agreement would create new opportunities and demonstrate a strong and engaged EU presence in Greenland and the Arctic. “Because Greenland is a strategic ally and a trusted friend,” she added.

This will create new opportunities and a strong and engaged EU in both Greenland and the Arctic. Because Greenland is a strategic ally and a trusted friend.

· Ursula von der LeyenVon der Leyen described the package's expected role in the EU's relationship with Greenland and the Arctic.
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