Greenland's elections: on the way to independence or dangerous illusion?

Greenland's elections: on the way to independence or dangerous illusion?

In a dramatic political upheaval, the voters of Greenland have given a clear direction in the recent parliamentary elections. According to the first official results, the opposition center-right party gave 30.4 percent of the votes and is committed to the independence from Denmark for a step-by-step approach. The Naleraq party, which is also opposed to a rapid independence, came to 23.7 percent of the vote. This election, in which 40,500 of a total of almost 57,000 Greenlanders took part, attracts special attention, not least because of the controversial statements by US President Donald Trump, who wants to acquire Greenland for the USA, which rejects 85 percent of the population, as OE24 reported .

a critical moment for Greenland

The elections take place against the background of geopolitical tensions, which are fueled by Trump's purchase offer for Greenland. The Greenland government tries to emphasize independence and at the same time keep the strategic and economic importance of the area too. The chairwoman of Royal Greenland, Maliina Abelsen, commented on Trump's statements and described them as disrespectful towards the Greenland people: "We are not for sale. We don't play a monopoly here in this world," says Able. These worrying developments also throw a shadow on the long-existing relationship between Denmark and Greenland, such as .