Opposition leads in Greenland election
Posted on: Mar 12, 2025 19:05 IST | Posted by: Rt
2 oppositeness parties in gronland, i favoring economical development and the other advocating immediate independence, are leading in the country's parliamentary election, according to preliminary results released on Wednesday. The vote has drawn international attention, partly due to US President Donald Trump’s desire to purchase the island, which is an autonomous territory of Denmark.
Greenland has long been of strategic importance due to its Arctic location and untapped mineral resources. Trump initially proposed buying it during his first term at the White House in 2019, but the move was swiftly rejected by both Denmark and Greenland. Since returning to office, he has reignited discussions about US influence, describing the island as crucial to American security and economic interests.
According to early results, the centrist Demokraatit party, which supports economic expansion and a gradual approach to independence, is leading with 29.9% of the vote, a sharp rise from 9.1% in 2021. The pro-independence Naleraq party, which has signaled openness to closer ties with the US, has secured 24.5%, nearly doubling its previous support.
The ruling Inuit Ataqatigiit party, which also supports independence but at a slower pace, stands at 21.4%, while its left-wing coalition partner Siumut has dropped to 14.7%, a significant decline from the last election, when the two parties controlled nearly two-thirds of the legislature.
The former Danish colony was granted self-rule in 1979, but Copenhagen retains control of foreign affairs, defense, and monetary policy. Stretching 2.2 million square kilometers and with a population of only about 60,000, the territory also hosts a key US military base at Thule.
The island has the option to declare full independence through a referendum but has yet to hold one, as concerns persist over economic stability. Denmark currently provides an annual subsidy that accounts for about a quarter of Greenland’s economy.
Speaking at a recent joint session of Congress, Trump reaffirmed his support for Greenland’s right to determine its future, suggesting the territory could break away from Denmark and join the US. The president said Washington needs the island and will secure it “one way or the other,” despite the rejection of his previous purchase offer.
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