In a landmark election, Greenland’s center-right Demokraatit (Democrats) party has emerged victorious, a pro-Independence party.
The pro-business party, advocating for a measured approach to independence from Denmark, secured approximately 30% of the vote, a significant increase from 9% in the previous 2021 election, The Times reported.
The Demokraatit Party’s platform emphasizes the development of Greenland’s abundant natural resources, particularly its rare earth minerals, which are crucial for modern technologies.
By advocating for increased private sector investment and responsible mining practices, the party aims to reduce economic dependence on Denmark and pave the way for eventual autonomy.
Another party, Naleraq—known for having Greenland’s most pro-USA politicians—also delivered a strong performance in the election. Demokraatit and Naleraq have now emerged as the leading parties, overtaking the leftist Siumut and IA, which had previously dominated Greenlandic politics for years.
Demokraatit advocates for a gradual path to independence.
Naleraq, on the other hand, advocates for a more immediate move toward independence. The party has historically proposed ambitious timelines for secession and seeks to expedite the process of self-determination.
Local news outlet Sermitsiaq reported:
Greenland has therefore woken up to change, say citizens of Sisimiut when Sermitsiaq meets them on the street on Wednesday morning.
Jørgen Enoksen from Sisimiut was happy when he saw the results:
“I wanted a little change, because you can’t vote for the same party every time. Now I’m eagerly awaiting the negotiations,” he says.
Jens Heinrich was surprised by the result.
“It’s more than I expected. I hope the new members will work well for our country. I’m excited to see if they will keep their promises,” he says.
For Preben Mølgaard it feels like new times.
“We have woken up to a change. I hope that those elected to Inatsisartut will work to improve our country,” he says.
This electoral shift comes in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland. Trump’s proposal to purchase the island, citing its strategic importance and resource potential, has been met with firm resistance from Greenlandic leaders, who assert that their land is not for sale.
It can be recalled that President Donald Trump announced that the United States is willing to invest “billions of dollars” in Greenland, but with one condition: that the island integrates as part of US territory.
“As I made clear during my Joint Address to Congress, the United States strongly supports the people of Greenland’s right to determine their own future,” Trump wrote on X.
“We will continue to KEEP YOU SAFE, as we have since World War II. We are ready to INVEST BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to create new jobs and MAKE YOU RICH — And, if you so choose, we welcome you to be a part of the Greatest Nation anywhere in the World, the United States of America!”
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