Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Tuesday that Denmark is prepared to increase its investment in Greenland and allow the Arctic island greater authority over its foreign policy affairs.
Speaking at a joint press conference with her Greenlandic and Faroese counterparts on the Faroe Islands, Frederiksen highlighted Denmark’s commitment to strengthening Greenland’s development, with a focus on infrastructure and business growth.
“We are willing to invest more in the development of the Greenlandic society,” Frederiksen said, noting that this includes expanding critical infrastructure with dual purposes—both civilian and military.
“This could be ports, and it could be another type of critical infrastructure that both has a defence and military perspective, but which can also be used, for example, in relation to tourism or raw materials extraction,” she added.
The announcement signals a deepening of Denmark’s support for its autonomous territories, amid growing geopolitical interest in the Arctic region. Greenland, which has its own government and control over domestic affairs, still relies on Denmark for foreign policy, defence, and monetary matters.
The proposed shift in foreign policy authority marks a significant step toward increased self-governance for Greenland and reflects ongoing dialogue about the island’s future role within the Kingdom of Denmark.
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