Danes are calling for a trillion dollar for California - satire or serious?

Danes are calling for a trillion dollar for California - satire or serious?

An original requirement is currently causing excitement: a Danish online petition that is called "Denmarikfication" is astonishing the purchase of California for a trillion US dollar. The initiators of this amusing campaign draw a swipe against the past in which ex-President Donald Trump expressed interest in the acquisition of Greenland. The petition has already mobilized 200,000 supporters and promises to transform the "Sunshine State" through Danish culture, more bike paths and a general health system, reports the colleagues from OE24.

Trump, who is still in a tense relationship with California, could not ignore such an offer. According to reports from BBC News, he continues to show interest in Greenland, which has significant raw material deposits. Despite the negative reactions of Danish and European representatives on Trump's considerations for the "takeover" of Greenland, he does not leave it at his expressed wish and does not rule out economic or even military means to control the huge island. The Danish government has already reacted to these statements and brings new military investments in the Arctic area to the table to ensure Greenland's security.

escalate the geopolitical tensions

A potential takeover of Greenland could not only burden American-Danish relationships, but also has an impact on the geopolitical situation in the Arctic. Experts warn that Trump could create unrest internationally with his approach. The former American president previously intended to expand the American presence in the Arctic in order to secure itself against the influence of countries such as Russia and China. In the meantime, the discussion about the possible independence of Greenland has increased, since the residents want to open their own chapter after 300 years of Danish control.

The project of the "Denmarification" purchase could, however, end as a satire, because the idea behind this petition reflects the striving for more independence, which is also sounded in the Greenlandic population. It remains to be seen how relationships between the USA, Denmark and Greenland will develop, because this development could have profound effects on the political landscape in the region.