Mandatory Closed Period Compliance with MAR

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc
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The Directors of BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc confirm that they are satisfied that all inside information, which the Directors and BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc have leading up to the announcement of results for the year ended 31 August 2019, has previously been notified to a RIS.

Accordingly, the Company may continue to buy back its ordinary shares to be held in treasury or for cancellation or issue shares until the end of the mandatory closed period which is expected to be on or around 17 October 2019.

Enquiries:

Ms S Beynsberger
Company Secretary
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Tel:  [phone]

Date:  17 September 2019