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Posted on December 22, 2025
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The EU emphasizes Denmark's sovereignty, including Greenland, following the US's appointment of a special envoy, reaffirming the importance of territorial integrity.
BRUSSELS, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, including Greenland, must be preserved, an EU spokesperson said on Monday, reiterating what he said was a long-standing position, when asked about the U.S. appointment of a special envoy to Greenland.
"Preserving the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark, its sovereignty and the inviability of its borders is essential for the European Union," spokesperson Anouar El Anouni said on Monday.
(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout, editing by Louise Rasmussen)
Sovereignty refers to the authority of a state to govern itself or another state. It encompasses the full right and power of a governing body to make decisions and enforce laws within its territory.
Territorial integrity is the principle under international law that nations should not promote secessionist movements or border changes in other nation-states. It emphasizes the inviolability of a state's borders.
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