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• International · 2026-09-22

  US, Denmark and Greenland Sign Arctic Security Agreement Expanding Military Access

  The United States, Denmark and Greenland signed an agreement on Tuesday that significantly expands American military access to Greenland, amending the 1951 defence pact between Washington and Copenhagen. The agreement permits new defence areas and a missile defence system deployment, while explicitly reaffirming Greenland's right to self-determination and Denmark's sovereignty. European leaders, including NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, quickly welcomed the deal as strengthening Arctic security.

• International · 2026-09-27

  US, Denmark and Greenland expand military cooperation with Arctic security pact

  The United States, Denmark and Greenland have signed an agreement that substantially increases American military access to Greenland, updating a defence pact from 1951. The accord permits new US military installations and deployment of a missile defence system while explicitly affirming Greenland's right to self-determination and Denmark's sovereignty over the territory.

• International · 2026-09-07

  EU and Greenland announce €200 million partnership agreement

  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union and Greenland have agreed to a €200 million partnership deal. The agreement reflects the EU's effort to strengthen relations with Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory that has gained strategic importance due to its mineral resources and Arctic location, as global powers compete for regional influence.

• International · 2026-09-19

  Denmark and the United States expand US military access to Greenland

  Denmark and the United States have reached an agreement that significantly increases American military presence in Greenland, granting Washington permanent basing rights and overflight privileges. The deal also prevents non-NATO countries from establishing military bases there and restricts sensitive foreign investments, measures apparently designed to limit Chinese and Russian influence in the Arctic region.