Greenland the European Common Market in 1972, Denmark began to seek a different status for Greenland, resulting in the Home Rule Act of 1979. This gave Greenland limited autonomy with its own legislature taking control of some internal policies, while the Parliament of Denmark maintained full control of external policies, security, and natural resources. The law came into effect on 1 May 1979. The Queen of Denmark, Margrethe II, remains Greenland's Head of state. In 1985, Greenland left the European Economic Community (EEC) upon achieving self-rule, as it did not agree with the EEC's commercial fishing regulations and an EEC ban
Greenland Cup Greenland Cup The Greenland Cup was an association football friendly knock-out tournament held under Non-FIFA affiliations and controlled by the Football Association of Greenland. It was played by senior male Non-FIFA National Football Teams. The Greenland National Football Team competed as a regular in its short-lived running. Despite being the representing country, Greenland never won the Greenland Cup. It ran from 1980 to 1984, with 3 tournaments overall. The Faroe Islands and Iceland are the most successful teams with two cup victories. The Greenland Cup winners have since went on to become fully recognised UEFA and FIFA members. The Greenland