Statement re Change of Broker

Change of Broker

The Board of BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc announces that
Cenkos Securities plc has been appointed as the Company's sole corporate broker
with immediate effect.

For any enquiries regarding this announcement please contact:

Simon White - BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited 
Tel:  [phone]

Will Rogers - Cenkos Securities plc 
Tel:  [phone]

2 July 2012