California wants to buy a petition from the United States - sign millions!

California wants to buy a petition from the United States - sign millions!

The plans of US President Donald Trump to buy Greenland and convert to a US province ensure controversy and protests in Denmark and on the autonomous island. The Danish satire petition "Måke Califørnia Great Ægain" takes up the idea and jokingly suggests that Denmark should buy California from the United States instead to collect half a million signatures, as the Krone . The initiators feel encouraged by Trump's statements and argue that he could "sell". The idea of renaming Disneyland into "Hans Christian Andersenland" is also presented humorously.

Greenland's reactions to Trump's plans

Meanwhile, a survey by the Greenland radio shows that the opinions of the residents are split through Trump's plans. Some citizens perceive his wish as "dangerous" and fear that the loss of Danish control could have negative consequences for their culture and language, as cnn However, others also see the possibility that the United States could bring economic advantages, especially in view of the high cost of living in Greenland.

The Greenland government has emphasized that the island "is not for sale" and instead only opens up to investments. In addition, a new law against foreign party donations is intended to minimize the influence of outside. The regional elections in Greenland, which are scheduled for March 11, could significantly influence the political course of the island, while the discussion about the independence movement is gaining drive. In his New Year's speech, Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Eggede emphasized the ambitions of the islands to free from "the bonds of colonialism", but without mentioning the United States directly.

Trump's influence on future politics

The growing concerns about a possible influence of the United States, especially Trump, heated up the political climate in Greenland. Politicians and citizens are concerned about the effects on the independence efforts of the island. While public opinion is mixed, the official attitude in Greenland and Denmark remains that the island is not sold. However, the interest of the United States in Greenland's raw materials and a strategic situation could revive the discussion about independence and future relationships with Denmark and the USA.