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Europe Announces Nearly RM1 Billion Investment in Greenland

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

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  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a 200 million euro investment package for Greenland, worth about RM942.82 million.
  • She also expressed support for Greenland’s integrity, in a move described as a setback for U.S. President Donald Trump, who had threatened to seize the resource-rich island.

Europe is putting almost RM1 billion into Greenland while making clear its support for the territory’s integrity. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a 200 million euro, or RM942.82 million, investment package for the Danish territory in Copenhagen.

The announcement paired financial support with a political message. Von der Leyen backed Greenland’s territorial integrity as the European package was unveiled.

The move represents a major blow to U.S. President Donald Trump, according to the report. Trump had previously threatened to seize Greenland, an island described as rich in resources.

We support the integrity of Greenland.

· Ursula von der LeyenThe European Commission president expressed support for Greenland while announcing the investment package.
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