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Twelve EU countries want to strengthen presence and security in the Arctic

SAPO14 September 2026 at 19:36

Twelve European Union countries have signed a joint letter calling for greater European investment and strengthening of presence and security in the Arctic. The group of countries considers it strategic to increase European involvement in the region.

At the same time, Brussels is strengthening cooperation with Greenland, in a context where US President Donald Trump continues to pressure to place the island under United States control. The Trump administration has been insisting on the acquisition or control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark.

The letter from the twelve countries comes as a response to these developments, underscoring the importance of Europe maintaining influence and presence in the Arctic. The document highlights the need for greater European investment in the region, covering security, research and diplomatic presence issues.

Why this matters

This news is relevant because it reveals a new European alignment in the face of growing US pressure on Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. Readers in the region learn that the EU intends to increase its investment and military presence in the Arctic, which may have direct implications for the security and sovereignty of European Arctic territories.

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