Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark (which also includes the territories of Denmark and Faroe Islands) is one of the EU members’ overseas countries and territories (OCT) associated to the European Union.

1 day ago · Greenland should consider rejoining the European Union for “protection” in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to acquire the Arctic island, Danish MEP Morten Løkkegaard said Wednesday.. While Løkkegaard said Greenland’s future was ultimately for Greenlanders to decide, he argued it was time for “some kind of new thinking.”

2 days ago · The European Union is itself divided, said Fabian Zuleeg, chief executive of the European Policy Centre in Brussels. ... Greenland, a gigantic island in the North Atlantic that is a semiautonomous ...

2 days ago · Since Denmark is an EU member state, Greenlanders are European Union citizens. Frederiksen said her talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris and with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Tuesday had gone “incredibly well.” It is “absolutely crucial” for Europe to “stand together” on Greenland, she declared.

3 days ago · European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Monday that Europe is “not negotiating” with the United States over control of Greenland, as President Trump continues to insist that ...

2 days ago · The European Union is hardening its official line against Donald Trump's threat to take control of Greenland – using military force if necessary – following new comments that leave no doubt as ...

5 days ago · President Trump told Denmark’s leader he wanted to take over Greenland, European officials say. Denmark has asked its E.U. allies not to inflame the situation until Mr. Trump’s intentions are ...

Jan 8, 2025 · Donald Trump has doubled down on his threat to use military force to seize control of Greenland, a self-governing territory belonging to the Kingdom of Denmark, stoking tensions with his European...

The changing membership of the EU. Greenland is the large island at top left. After being a part of the European Communities (EC) for twelve years, Greenland withdrew in 1985. It had joined the EC in 1973 as a county of Denmark, even though a majority in Greenland was against joining.

Greenland has the status of an overseas country and territory with special ties (OCT) and so-called association agreements with the EU, while the Faroe Islands have a free trade agreement with the EU. Denmark is part of the Schengen zone, …