Military of Greenland - Changes From June 2009

Changes From June 2009

The post-referendum governmental changes became effective in June 2009. Those that affect military provision include:

  • Greenland's government will be given significant autonomy in determining foreign affairs
  • Many aspects of foreign affairs policy will no longer be linked to Danish policy
  • Control of the militarised Greenlandic Coast Guard will be transferred to the Government of Greenland
  • The Greenlandic government will take control of policing, including the police motor launches currently trained to assist military in the Island Command Greenland.

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