Greenland which is located on the worlds largest island has various formal connections with other parts of the world. Among others Greenland is an independent member of the Nordic Council.

When Denmark joined the European Union, Greenland also became a member as a Danish territory. In spite of that, Greenland withdrew from the European Union in 1985, thereafter basing its relations with the EU on a special agreement.

For more information visit the Greenland Home Rule .

Greenland Home Rule

Articles and news:

Budget row sinks Greenland government (10.09.2003)

Greenland voters root for independence (04.12.2002)