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Greenland Representation • Rue d’Arlon 73 • 1040, Brussels !
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A DAY W I T H FO C US O N GR E E N L A N D...
The event, starting with a seminar and followed
by a national day reception, with focus on
Greenland's agreements and relations to the EU,
was a successful event and Greenland making a
statement in the Brussels network.
EU Commissioner Damanaki's presence and priorities of the seminar was a
positive indication of her good relationship with Greenland and her interest in
developing the cooperation.
The Minister for Fisheries, Hunting and Agriculture in Greenland, Karl Lyberth,
was overwhelmed by the interest Brussels showed in Greenland and by the large
network that has been created. The many respectable relations show that
Greenland contributes and participates in debates that affect us in Greenland,
showing especially how essential it is to be represented where decisions about our
future are negotiated.
A combination of politicians, officials
and university and business people gave a broad impression of the
people making Greenland visible and creating growth at home.
Positive feedback was given from the participants at the seminar and the
following reception.
Greenland Representation managed to show Greenland’s unique
culture by constantly running a great number of pictures on the screen
behind the speakers, and by highlighting its challenges and cooperations
at a high political as well as research and training level.
“We put a lot of efforts into
nurturing our relationships with the EU system. This has been reflected by the
several visits from very high-level politicians coming to Greenland in 2012.
Among others, EU Commissioner Damanaki and, as hosts for OCT-EU Forum,
we had more than 120 ministerial delegations from around the world.
In close cooperation with our EU member state, Denmark, we also ensured that
the EU member states' ambassadors came to Greenland.
This has created a better understanding of our challenges and our hope has been
that the EU thus has a better knowledge foundation for decision-making” – Lida
Lennert emphasized in her welcoming speech.
Royal Greenland supplied the seafood for the reception following the seminar,
where participants could taste the chef's interpretation of the Greenlandic
ingredients in several different types of seafood salads.
In conclusion, we, along with Naalakkersuisut and our panellists, managed to put
Greenland on the agenda for a day in a city where everyone lobby their interests one day with Greenland in focus, that will hopefully reverberate many days to
come.
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Seminar on Greenland and the Arctic
followed by a National Day Reception
Greenland - developing EU relations
Friday, June 28th. 2013
Venue: Thon Hotel EU, Rue de la Loi 75, 1040 Brussels
Room: France – ground floor
Seminar: 10.00 hrs – 13.00 hrs (registration: 9.30 hrs)
National Day Reception: 13.00 hrs – 14.30 hrs
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09:30 – 10:00
Registration
10:00 – 10:05
Welcoming and introduction Mrs. Lida Skifte Lennert, Head of
Representation
10:05 – 10:25
Greenland; New opportunities for growth in Greenland, creating new jobs
for the benefit of sustainable economic development, Mr. Karl Lyberth,
Minister for Fisheries, Hunting and Agriculture
10:25 – 10:40
The EU as a key player in the partnership with Greenland, Mrs. Maria
Damanaki, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
10:40 – 11:00
Globalization and the fishing export, how Greenland adapts? Mr. Henrik
Leth, Chairman of the Employees Association of Greenland
11:00 – 11:20
Coffee break
11:20 – 11:40
How we create a culture of education in building our Nation. Mrs. Tine
Pars, Ph.D., M.Sc., Rector at the University of Greenland
11:40 – 12:00
Greenland in the margins of Europe, human ressources and sovereignty
games. Dr. Ulrik Pram Gad, Center for Advanced Security Theory,
University of Copenhagen
12:00 – 12:20
Education in the wider context of Greenland development – the EU’s
response, Mr. Marcus Cornaro, Deputy Director-General, Geographic
coordination and OCT, DG DEVCO
12:20 – 12:50
Panel discussions with questions and comments
12:50 – 12:55
Closing of seminar and opening of reception by Mrs. Lida Skifte Lennert.
12:55 – 13:05
Presentation of Royal Greenland and its products, CEO Mr. Mikael
Thinghuus
13:05 – 14:30
National Day Reception
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Greenland - developing EU relations
With Greenland's new Minister for Fisheries, Hunting and
Agriculture, Mr. Karl Lyberth and the Commissioner for
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki as key note
speakers, Greenland Representation in Brussels hosted a
seminar titled "Greenland, - developing EU relations" on 28
June 2013. The seminar was followed by a reception in relation
to Greenland's National Day on 21 June. Around 100
participants attended the successful event.
Karl Lyberth opened the seminar with an introduction on his views on new opportunities for growth and how to create
new jobs for the benefit of a sustainable economic development in Greenland. Further, he stressed that: "Fishery is a
cornerstone in our relationship with the EU. Greenland has diversified its relations with the EU by developing other sectors
than fisheries. We now have a favourable agreement supporting our education sector. We fully support the EU in
developing its relations with Greenland on this, as it will impact our growth. We want to take our ambitions toward
achieving development through our EU relations.”
The Government of Greenland will continue its focus on education and strongly recommends that education becomes the
focus of the new partnership agreement, which covers the period 2014-2020. With relation to Denmark, the governments
in Greenland and Denmark have also developed a model of cooperation, which is both modern and pragmatic and within
the frame of our common constitution. Education is the key to sustainable development and economic independence,
which is also reflected in Greenland’s resource allocation to this sector.
Ambassador Jonas Bering
Naalakkersuisoq Karl Lyberth greets
Andreas Papaconstantinou
Head of Mission of the
Faroes in Brussels Kate
Sanderson and stagiaire
Birita i Dali
Welcome to EU-Commissioner
Maria Damanaki
Bilateral ambassador Poul Skytte Christoffersen
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Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, Maria Damanaki
briefed on the EU's role as a key player in the partnership with
Greenland. Maria Damanaki visited Greenland in 2012 to discuss fishing
and Arctic policies and spoke very positively and touched about her visit
to Greenland a year ago. In this context Damanaki elaborated on the
fragile Arctic environment and the environmental challenges Greenland
faces. Greenland is an important partner for the EU and EU would like
to remain a 'key player' in relation to Greenland. The fisheries
agreement is an important example of the partnership between the EU
and Greenland and it is one of EU’s most modern bilateral fisheries
agreement.
Chairman of the Polar Seafood group
and Greenland Employers' Association,
Henrik Leth gave a presentation with a
description of how Greenland adapts to
globalization and the fishing export. Henrik
Leth initiated by shortly informing about the mining industry in
Greenland. He is optimistic with regard to this area, but do not
think it is the easy shortcut expressed by the media, and will take
years before it happens. In the coming years it is thus important
to ensure maximum sustainable exploitation of the living
resources the ocean offers. Hereafter Henrik Leth spoke about
the fishing industry in Greenland. Henrik Leth believes that
international fishery policies are based on an out-dated basis and
should be reassessed. Among others, he also briefed on the EU's
approach to the fishing quotas.
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The second half of the seminar was introduced by Rector at the
University of Greenland, Tine Pars, giving a speech on education and
how we create a culture of education in building our Nation.
Ilisimatusarfik (University of Greenland) has undergraduate, graduate
and Ph.D. students and Tine Pars informed about the various programs/
subjects/courses the university offers. Tine Pars highlighted the education
sectors challenges such as the increasing number of students compared to
the lack of classrooms and student housing, a relatively high number of students who quit their education, students who
are not ready to study and students who are reluctant to leave the country and thus do not get themselves an education.
The goal of Ilisimatusarfik is to receive, use and produce knowledge - knowledge that will benefit the development of
society, Tine Pars concluded.
Post. Doc. Ulrik Pram Gad, Centre for Advanced Security Theory,
University of Copenhagen gave a presentation on Postcolonial
Sovereignty Games: Greenland in the Margins of Europe. His
presentation included the following topics: Research project,
‘Postcolonial Sovereignty Games in the Margins of Europe’,
‘Greenland as an OCT’ and ‘Human Ressources in Micropolity
Sovereignty Games’. Ulrik Pram Gad has conducted research in the
field of the Overseas Countries and Territories and how OCT’s and
their Member States cooperate with the EU.
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The seminar concluded with a presentation by Deputy DirectorGeneral, Geographic Coordination and Overseas Countries and
Territories, DG Devco, of the Commission, Mr. Marcus Cornaro. He
started his presentation by mentioning his first trip to Greenland in
relation to Greenland’s OCT Chairmanship in September 2012.
Cornaro informed the assembly about the EU Commission's
cooperation with the Government of Greenland, which currently
focuses on education. In addition to the Partnership agreement,
Cornaro addressed Greenlands fishery agreement and the proposal for
a new Overseas Association Decision. He highlighted the phrase in the
partnership, stating that the close and lasting connection between
Greenland and the EU should ensure respect for mutual interests.
During the panel discussion questions were asked regarding Greenlandic students opportunities for internships, Greenland
and the OAD, the situation in terms of resources in Greenland, the education sector in Greenland etc. Among the
questions the authors included Cedrick Tilma, Pierre Berthelot, Damien Degeorges and Paris Sansoglou.
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The seminar completed with a
reception and CEO of Royal
Greenland, Mikael Thinghuus, gave a
short presentation of Royal
Greenland and its products, which
launched the reception marking the
National Day of Greenland. At the
reception participants had the
opportunity to taste fresh Greenlandic
seafood such as shrimp and halibut.
The commodities were sponsored by
Royal Greenland. At the reception
people exchanged information/
networked/mingled and several
praised the fabulous food, and there
was generally a nice and enjoyable
atmosphere.
Royal
Greenland’s
products
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The minister shuts down the day
When we do not succeed....
Many preparations and considerations had to be taken into account before
the seminar and national day reception could take place.
One of the features we would have liked to be part of the day, was to display
an original example of our very beautiful and colourful woman’s national
costume ‘Kalaallisut’, which is a piece of art in itself.
For this we had to find a mannequin that
could wear the costume. The day before
our event took place, the mannequin was
picked up and brought to Greenland
Representation and the dress up could
begin.
Traditional ‘kamik’ boots of ceremonial variety worn by
women in Greenland during special occasions
5 people pulled and yanked the ‘kamik’ that simply would not slide into place
no matter how hard we tried. The conclusion may be that European
mannequins simply do not have the same foot mobility as Greenlandic ones.
The Greenlandic national costume
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The “lady” had to be taken back home and we were left with our mission
unaccomplished and had to admit that we would not succeed in exhibiting the
beautiful Greenlandic national costume.
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Accession of Croatia to the European Union
Croatia became the 28th member state of the
European Union on 1 July 2013. The official
ceremony took place in Croatia's capital
Zagreb on 30 June 2013 and celebrations
continued throughout the night.
Not more than 20 years ago Croatia fought for its
independence from the former Yugoslavia. 10 years
ago Croatia applied for EU membership and on 1 July
2013 Croatia joined 27 other countries in an
economic and political union created in 1958 - the
EU. Croatia is the next country to join the EU since
Bulgaria and Romania’s entry in 2007, and its
accession expands the European ‘family’ to 28
member states.
Croatia’s road away from its war-torn past and towards the EU has been rough and peppered with difficult
conditions for progress, before being admitted to the Union.
Before Croatia could join the EU, it had to adapt many of its rules and administrative procedures to the
procedures in the EU. Croatia had to comprehensively reform its legal system and change its Constitution to
ensure an independent prosecutor. The government also had to set up a body to fight corruption and resolve
difficult bilateral issues with neighbouring countries.
Other reforms included setting limits on greenhouse gas emissions and adoption of food safety regulations. The
tremendous efforts made by Croatia to earn the coveted 'EU Member State' status must not be overlooked.
José Manuel Barroso (President of the EU Commission) gave a
welcome speech at the ceremony to mark the accession of the
Republic of Croatia to the European Union. "Croatia's accession
to the European Union is a historic event, which returns the
country to its rightful place at the heart of Europe. Croatia has
changed enormously over the last decades. It is a fully democratic
nation, with respect for freedom, for fundamental rights and the
rule of law. Croatia is thus well-placed to benefit fully from all that
the EU has to offer" Barroso informed. " Croatia is also an
example to others in the region. You have undergone difficult
reforms and held out the hand of reconciliation. As an EU Member State you have made clear that you will
help others follow your path. I welcome this commitment as our Union is open to those who share our European
values." José Manuel Barroso concluded.
Croatia’s entry into the European Union is for all intents and purposes an important and timely success story.
With great success comes great responsibility. Croatia must now wholeheartedly assume its responsibilities –
towards the EU, its own citizens and the Balkan region – in order to continue to be successful.
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America’s Independence Day, July 4th,
in Brussels
I attended the American
event for the celebration of
the Fourth of July. Meanwhile it was also a parting with three
U.S. ambassadors: Ambassador to Belgium, Howard
Gutman, Ambassador to the EU, William Kennard and
NATO ambassador Ivo Daalder. The event was well attended with several thousand guests - I would
guess. I greeted Ambassador Howard Gutman, who showed a
great interest in Greenland. The event took place in the
garden to the U.S. Embassy where
a large tent gave shelter to the
many guests, food and drink
stalls and the playing band. The
reception for the VIP guests took
place in a separate annex to the
Embassy - with a garden where
refreshments were served, all
sponsored by the well-known
U.S. companies, Californian wine, Beer from Budweiser and of course
hot dogs and burgers and lots of jelly beans, red, white and blue.
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a
federal holiday in the United States commemorating the
adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776,
declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks,
parades, babercues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball
games, family reunions and political speeches and ceremonies, in
addition to various other public and private events celebrating
the history, government, and traditions of the United States.
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Lithuania EU Presidency
In the second semester of 2013, Lithuania will assume the Presidency
of the Council of the European Union for the first time. Lithuania will
work for a credible, growing and open Europe.
Lithuania will focus its efforts on enhancing the EU’s abilities to provide adequate response to economic,
financial, social and energy challenges. For this purpose, Lithuania will first of all seek to carry out the
obligations already undertaken vis-a-vis the EU citizens. The primary focus will be on further strengthening the
financial stability and competitiveness of Europe, as well as the implementation of the Growth Agenda.
In the course of its Presidency, Lithuania will act as an honest broker and will cooperate with Member States
and the EU institutions. Active dialogue and close partnership with the European Parliament and the European
Commission is essential in order to ensure the successful completion of the Presidency tasks.
The objectives of the Lithuanian Presidency will be as follows:
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Credible Europe with a stable financial sector and public finance and effective growth oriented EU
economic governance and stronger social dimension,
Growing Europe through greater investment into research and technological development, deeper
integration of the internal market, as well as better employment opportunities and sustainable social
security,
Open Europe able to tackle global challenges effectively, promoting democratic values, contributing to
safe neighbourhood, and actively protecting the rights of EU citizens.
Multiannual Financial Framework
Political agreement reached - Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with the
President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, and Taoiseach Enda Kenny for the
Irish Presidency of the Council
On 27 June 2013 a political agreement on the European Union's future budget was reached.
The President of the European Parliament, the President of the Council, with the support
of the European Commission agreed on this very important issue, the Multiannual Financial Framework for the
next seven years for the EU. This was possible because all sides have gone the extra mile.
This is a good deal for Europe, for European citizens, and for the European economy. The deal includes more
flexibility on both payments and commitments. The deal includes frontloading of expenditure on critical issues
like youth employment, research, youth, namely Erasmus, and also SMEs.
The budget will make the investment for Europe possible and the implementation of the
EU commitments for growth.
The political agreement cleared the last obstacles to the deal on the multiannual budget,
which can now be submitted for formal endorsement by the European Parliament and
the Council.
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EU - Mini Seminar in Nuuk
Tuesday 18 June 2013 Greenland Representation in Brussels
arranged a mini-seminar on Greenland EU relations with the
relevant members of Naalakkersuisut and officials from the
Government of Greenland. The seminar provided an update
on Greenland EU agreements, including the history,
development, and finally what is expected in the future.
The Premier Aleqa Hammond opened the seminar and stated
that the new Government of Greenland must have a common
knowledge base to serve as the basis for Greenland's
international cooperation’s that are constantly evolving.
EU agreements provide a comprehensive and stable income to
Greenland of more than 320 million per year. The EU is
Greenland's most important international partner.
The day went very well, with a good dialogue among the attendees. The key areas were education, fishing,
mining and of course finance.
The main EU framework agreements are to be renewed:
• New fisheries agreement is already in force, 1 January 2013 - 2015
• New Partnership Agreement to enter into force, 1 January 2014 - 2020
• New OAD should come into force, 1 January 2014 - 2020
• New joint political declaration shall take effect from 2014 - 2020
• A possible cooperation in mineral resources to be discussed
“As the overall political responsible for the
negotiations with the EU, I have, in
collaboration with my EU representation,
found it helpful to have all the members of
Naalakkersuisut involved in the EU
agreements meeting today, which will inform
about the facts regarding the cooperation with
the EU" - Aleqa Hammond.
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"During meetings with the EU, I have experienced Greenland’s engagement being praised and
appreciated, this is essential in a foreign political reality – in which we from a region covering 500
million people have built up a solid structure of cooperation" - Aleqa Hammond.
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The work with the OCTA Bureau
Since February this year, the cooperation with the bureau has been established, and the Executive Committee of
OCTA have been working close together with the experts and finally approved a range of working areas which is
expected to start during 2013 and 2014. Among others, some of the interesting projects can be highlighted here:
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Knowledge Centre
The Knowledge Centre is a web-based mechanism that will give the OCTs and stakeholders access to key information, exchange of
data, CV’s, training, E-learning and more. Furthermore to projects, which can be relevant for the OCTs. The Knowledge Centre
can contribute to exchange of knowledge and knowhow between local authorities and stakeholders.
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Thematic networks
In continuation of the Knowledge Centre, the Thematic Networks will contribute to identifying areas for future potential projects,
e.g. trade and trade related issues, environment and climate change, research and education. In these networks, specific discussions
and ideas can be exchanged in relevant work shops, seminars and it will also be relevant for local stakeholders with specific
professional knowledge on topics of interests. In the future it will be possible to expand and further develop other thematic networks.
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Reports and studies
Reports and studies in the areas of energy, environment and climate, innovation and statistics etc. is a part of knowledge sharing
and a necessary documentation to target and work specific on the priorities. Together with the bureau, ExCo has approved, among
others, the following terms of references:
- Renewable energy study in the OCTs.
- A follow up report on the Statistical report on comparative statistical systems in the OCTs.
- Territorial Strategies for Innovation in the OCTs, this project will compare and assist to further develop strategies of innovation
in the OCTs. The need to develop more innovation in the OCTs were discussed and approved by the political declarations in 2009
and reaffirmed in 2010. ExCo has established an evaluation committee, which shall evaluate and select the final consultants in the
coming weeks.
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OCTA Ministerial and Forum
As a new portfolio, the Bureau - together with the OCT Chairmanship - shall arrange the annual Ministerial and following
OCT-EU Forum. The discussions related to the agenda, meeting activities and logistical matters is on-going, and will continue
during the summer and autumn 2013.
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Identification of EU programmes
According to the proposal for the new Overseas Association Decision 2014 – 2020, the OCTs will be eligible to a long range of
relevant EU programmes in the field of environment and climate, research, education, etc. It is important to state, that it will not be
a carte blanche benefit for the OCTs since a considerable number of administrative procedures has to be taken into account, on the
same legal basis as the Member States. Therefore, it is important to create a general view and a realistic approach to the new
opportunities. In that way, the individual OCTs, can estimate and decide how to gain as much as possible from the new
programmes 2014 - 2020.
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New website and newsletter
Communication is one of the main pillars in the Bureau’s portfolios, therefore and naturally there has been a lot of efforts in this
work and a whole new and updated OCT website and newsletter is now available with relevant information to and from the
OCT. Read more on the OCTs and the Bureau on www.octaorganisation.org
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Traineeship programme
At the moment the Bureau and ExCo are working hard to finalize the administrative procedures to appoint one stagiaire and one
administrative official from the OCTs to work at the Bureau. Both the stagiaire and official’s working period will be 6 months, and
it will be an obvious opportunity for young students who want to work and gain experiences with the OCTs and the EU system in
an international environment. News and updates for the positions will be available on the website and in the newsletter.
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The stagiaires at Greenland Representation throughout the years
Stagiaires:
Laetitia Pipaluk Rosing
Nauja Bianco
Jan Mørk Pedersen
Ivalu Søvndahl
Morten Staagard
Marianne Palme
Mette Friis Nielsen
Mette R. Skov
Marie Jørgensen
Jacob Isbosethsen
Katinka Kleist
Anne Ivalo Guldager
Klaus Møller
Stephan Montgomery
Anne-Katrine Olsen
Tina Naamansen
Rebecca Joy Lynge
Katrine Kærgaard
Nina Jul Jensen
Maliina L. Lyberth
Christina Svarre
Greenland Representation has now employed
20 stagiaires, since they started about 10 years
ago.
Every six months, February and September, a
stagiaire begins an internship. It is a
requirement that the student has passed his or
her bachelor and has the possibility of credit
transferring the internship to the master studies.
The stagiaire is placed at the Representation in
The team at Greenland Representation until 1 September 2013.
Brussels and will assist the Representation with
information search and processing, participate
in meetings of relevance to OCTs in the Commission, the European Parliament and other
EU institutions and other international forums, report and write minutes, notes, website
updating, research, protocol matters and various practical tasks etc.
Of the 20 trainees who have been through an internship at the Representation, 14 of them
were Greenlandic
students.
Greenland Representation contacted the former stagiaires to know a little more about the past, present and future,
what they're doing now and where they are in their lives and so forth. Here below is a selection of some personal
stories from a few of the former stagiaires.
Laetitia Pipaluk Rosing - 2002
I was the first stagiaire at the Representation and started in October 2002 (if I am not
wrong ...) I recall my stay as exciting and instructive - to be located "in the middle of the
butter hole" in the European Union and see the role Greenland plays there, was both
interesting and educational for me. As I was the first stagiaire at the representation, my
internship was much characterized by continuously identifying and defining my tasks in close
collaboration with the staff. I attended meetings in the European Parliament regarding
fisheries and took notes -especially on issues with relevance to Greenland.
In cooperation with my successor, Nauja Bianco, I worked out a folder about Greenland's
history, politics and society in a global perspective.
I have fond memories of my time at the Representation, and would specially like to mention the secretary, Hanne Grønlund,
and her sweet and kind nature that made every day in the office a great pleasure. Also the Representation’s own dog, Siggi,
that confusingly looked like a Nanoq (polar bear) was a wonderful feature of everyday life :-)
When I returned to Trondheim to finish my thesis in Media Studies, I wrote about the Representation of Greenland and
Greenlanders in documentaries.
After graduation my husband and I chose to settle down in a small town in the western lands in Norway. I was first working as
a project coordinator for The Tall Ships' Races Måløy 2008; a major international regatta, which takes place between the four
main ports. Hereafter I worked as a project manager in Måløy Vekst where I worked on projects having to do with business
development. Finally I worked in the fishing industry with trading and sale of white fish to the European market.
A year ago, I had to resign from my position as my husband was offered a job in Reykjavik that he could not decline. Now I'm
living in Iceland and am currently on maternity leave with our third child. After maternity leave my plan is to find a new job
in Reykjavik, probably within the trading of fish, as there are good opportunities within the sector in Iceland.
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Klaus Møller - 2009
I was a stagiaire at the Representation in 2009. Today I work as the project manager of
NAKUUSA – a 5-year collaboration project between Naalakkersuisut and Unicef Denmark,
working to strengthen children and youth rights.
I live in Nuuk together with my lovely girlfriend, Katti Fredriksen and her 2 children, Inuk
aged 2 and Miilu aged 8.
A few of my memories as stagiaire: my room at the dorm had holes on the floor and in the
walls, enabling me peek out on the street. Really funny, but fortunately it was repaired quite
fast. I loved to go and visit Lida and Ole, as you could always be sure to have a nice meal. Every time!
Anne-Katrine Olsen - 2010
After my internship at the Greenland Representation in Brussels, I moved to London, where I
took a Master degree in International Politics.
Both my stay in Brussels as well as my year in London gave me a lot of exciting and instructive
experiences, which I still make use of even today.
After London I moved to Copenhagen and finalized my master’s degree in political science from
University of Copenhagen. Together with another Greenlandic student (Mira Kleist) I wrote
the thesis on "Development of Greenland's foreign policy competencies" – also during that
period I used some of the knowledge I had gained from the Representation in Brussels.
I have now finished my studies and work at the Danish Parliament, where I work for Inuit Ataqatigiit, Member of
Parliament, Sara Olsvig.
I would recommend more Greenlandic students to apply for an internship at the Greenland Representation - it is an
exciting working place in a great city, and a possibility to take a break from the books and test the theories in practice for
a while.
Katrine Kærgaard - 2011
I was an intern at the Greenland Representation in Brussels from September 2011 till February
2012. It was a very exciting and educational time, where I experienced the EU system from the
inside, which was great for a 'European Studies' student like me. At the same time, I got a deep
insight into Greenland and its culture - a country that I had only become acquainted with
through a Danish Christmas calendar TV series for children.
The insight that I achieved during my time in Brussels fascinated me, and is the reason I now
live in Nuuk – the capital of Greenland. I work in the Department of Fisheries, Hunting and
Agriculture, where I take care of EU agreements as my primary responsibility.
I have many great memories from my time in Brussels, but the best memories are from my trip to the fisheries negotiations
in Ilulissat. My first trip to Greenland! I'll never forget when Lida and Jacob called me into the office. I had not been in
Brussels more than a month and I thought, "Oh, what have I done wrong?" and then they said that I was going to
Greenland. It was awesome! It was a fantastic trip. Ilulissat is very beautiful and we were sailing between icebergs and went
to visit a settlement – that the negotiations were also interesting was just a bonus on top of it.
However, the best thing about the trip was that it led me to the job I have today.
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Nina Jul Larsen - 2012
Maliina L. Lyberth - 2012
I do not even know
where to begin, but I
can start by telling
you that I am still
studying MSc. Public.
at the University of
Southern Denmark, I
have another semester before I can start on my
thesis. After my stay in Brussels I moved from
Odense to Copenhagen, which I'm very happy
about. Besides my studies I have got a job as a
media assistant at 'Visit Greenland', which is
situated just below the Greenland Representation
in Denmark. For this summer I've got a holiday job
for one month at the newspaper AG in Nuuk, so it
will be interesting to see how that goes :)
My internship at the Greenland Representation began almost a
year ago, where the Representation was busy arranging the
completion of the Greenland OCT-Chairmanship. This is why I
remember mostly the preparation and the trip to Ilulissat, from my
time at the Representation.
I really enjoyed being at the Representation; it was
SO nice! Especially when Anne-Marie and I spoke
Greenlandic together :)
I would also like to highlight the cooperation with Lida, Jacob and
Anne-Marie, as one of my favourite memories from my stay, as
well as the professional challenges and experiences.
After the summer vacation, I will return
to my studies in law, at the University of
Southern Denmark in Odense, which I
hope to finalize next year.
My internship at Greenland
Representation has without a doubt
contributed to me considering the
opportunities in working within the
Greenlandic Government or public
administrations, when I have finished my education.
New Secretary to the Embassy
On 1 September 2013 Mira Kleist will replace Jacob Isbosethsen as Secretary to
the Embassy at the Representation in Brussels. At the Representation, one of
Mira’s main tasks will be the OCT association, which includes a chairmanship of
the Working Group on Environment and Climate Change. In addition Mira will
deal with Greenland’s Partnership Agreement with the EU and the Overseas
Association Decision, both of which are being renegotiated during Mira’s first
year here in Brussels.
Mira comes from the Department of Foreign Affairs, and has in advance a
fundamental understanding of the Representation’s work as the Representation
administratively belongs to the Department of Foreign Affairs.
In Nuuk Mira is working with the Continental Shelf Project of the Kingdom,
Sustainable Development and is the Secretary of Greenland's Human Rights
Council.
Mira Kleist
Mira is Cand.Soc. in Global Studies from Roskilde University, and holds a Bachelor in linguistic business degree
from Copenhagen Business School, with European Studies as one of two main subjects. During her studies, Mira
worked as a student at the Department of Foreign Affairs, thus she was familiar with the system, and not least her
future colleagues when she started at the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Mira very much look forward to start working with Lida, Anne-Marie and the future stagiaires and especially to
represent her homeland in Brussels.
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Goodbye Jacob
Thank you for a wonderful, pleasant and tough stay in Bruxelles, I’ve really
enjoyed it. I started here at the Representation in 2011 and have been here
for a two-year period, my contract expires now and I will move back to
Nuuk in late August.
It has certainly been a worthwhile period and I have made many personal
and professional experiences, which I can use in my carrier. It can be quite a
challenge to list them all at once, but I can try to outline some of the
eventful moments.
We have had several Ministers visiting us here in Brussels, whether it was to
attend meetings, seminars or workshops that we either organised ourselves
or by invitations from other partners. It is always a pleasure to service them
and their delegations.
I have also been lucky to travel within Europe to many meetings, whether it
has been in Copenhagen, Paris, London, Geneva, etc.
Jacob Isbosethsen
It was a great experience to participate in the Premier’s official courtesy visit to the Caribbean, as well as to meet
the Premiers and officials of the British Virgin Islands, Aruba and Curacao. This was a part of our OCT
Chairmanship which was concluded and conducted under the annual Ministerial and OCT-EU Forum in
Ilulissat in 2012. Together with my colleagues it was a good and exciting experience.
On behalf of OCTA I also participated to the UNFCCC COP 18 on climate change in Doha, Qatar - even
though it was in December it was a warm and great experience.
Finally, I know for sure that I will miss
the daily work here in the office and in
the “EU-area” for meetings in the
Commission or in the Parliament. Last
but not least, I would also use the
opportunity to thank all my colleagues
and representatives for the collaboration
in all directions within the OCTA, EUrepresentations, Embassies, Institutions,
lobbyist and naturally my good and
lovely colleagues at the office.
It has definitely been two remarkable
and memorable years here at the
Greenland Representation in Brussels.
Jacob Isbosethsen, Kuupik Kleist and Lida Lennert in front of ‘The Bitter End’ in British Virgin
Islands.
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Au revoir...
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New stagiaire
Karsten Peter Jensen will be the new stagiaire at Greenland Representation in
Brussels from 1 September 2013 until 31 January 2014.
Karsten is 28 years old and a Social Sciences graduate student at the University
of Greenland, Ilimmarfik. As part of his Bachelor, Karsten took an internship at
Christiansborg, working for Member of Parliament Sara Olsvig (IA).
As part of his graduate program Karsten spent 2 months at the Danish Embassy
in Seoul, South Korea, in relation to the former Premier Kuupik Kleist's official
visit to South Korea. Karsten helped to schedule meetings between both
Greenlandic and South Korean politicians and the business community.
Karsten Peter Jensen
Besides his studies Karsten is a columnist for the newspaper AG. In his free time he plays badminton, likes sailing
and often goes hunting.
Karsten has a great interest in Greenland's foreign policy, and therefore looks forward to begin his internship at
the Representation and experience the life in Europe's political centre. All in all, Karsten looks forward to an
experience he can learn a lot from, and he can benefit from both during and after his studies.
Welcome to Karsten!
Arrivederci…
After 6 months as a stagiaire at Greenland Representation in Brussels I now leave
Europe’s political centre with my backpack full of experiences and great memories.
The stay has featured a lot of interesting events in the European Parliament, meetings
with the EU Commission, educational meetings in relation to the OCTs, and not least
an exciting trip to Greenland in connection to the EU/Greenland Partnership
Agreement.
These past 6 months have been an experience of a lifetime and enriched me both
personally and especially professionally. In the relatively short time here, I have
gained a lot of knowledge and insight in Greenland, and it has been eventful,
challenging and educational to deal with Greenland's interests in the EU.
Christina Svarre Nielsen
Now I am going back to Copenhagen to complete my thesis before I can call myself cand.jur. (Master of Laws)
and step into the professional life, which I now feel more prepared for and look forward to.
A great thanks to my top boss Lida, my supervisor and principal boss Jacob and Anne-Marie here
at the office. From day one I felt welcome and respected and thus quickly deeply involved in all the
many different and interesting projects. Also thanks to the many people I have met during my
internship here in Brussels, which has helped to make my stay a successful experience.
Takuss!!
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