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European Christian body voices concern over Greenland, affirms self-determination and international law

January 29, 2026

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CWN Editor's Note: The Conference of European Churches stated in a recent letter that “Greenland’s future can only be decided by its own people.”

“Any change of status without their consent would violate international law, including the UN Charter and the principle of self-determination, and would disregard the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark,” stated the CEC, a fellowship of over 100 Orthodox and Protestant communities.

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