The Prime Minister of Greenland demanded independence from Denmark

According to Isna, the Prime Minister of Greenland, Mote Egde, in his New Year’s speech, emphasized the need to “remove the obstacles to cooperation that we can describe as the shackles of the colonial era and move forward”; Words that indicate the holding of a possible independence referendum.

He said: “Our cooperation with other countries and our trade relations cannot continue only through Denmark. “Work has begun on creating a framework for Greenland as an independent country.”

Greenland’s upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled for before April 6, 2025, are expected to play an important role in determining the island’s course.
The Prime Minister of Greenland also said: “Fundamental steps need to be taken… The upcoming election period must create these new steps together with the citizens.”

Greenland, the world’s largest island with a population of about 56,000, has been an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark since 1979 and manages its own internal affairs, while Copenhagen oversees foreign and defense policy.

The island has the legal right to declare independence, but concerns about economic sustainability remain, as Greenland’s economy relies heavily on fishing and annual Danish aid, which accounts for about two-thirds of its budget.

A poll in 2016 showed that 64% of Greenlanders are in favor of full independence. However, a 2017 poll found that 78 percent would oppose it if it led to lower living standards.

In early December, the President-elect of the United States claimed in a post on the social network “Truth Social” that “for the purposes of national security and freedom around the world, the United States feels that possession and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.”

During the first term of his presidency, Trump had repeatedly raised the idea of ​​buying Greenland from Denmark. Although the island’s government has said it is not for sale, Trump does not seem to be deterred. During the past few days, the US president-elect revived this idea while announcing his choice as ambassador to Denmark.

Trump’s comments are the latest example of the president-elect’s willingness to acquire, or threaten to acquire or encroach on, territory belonging to a friendly foreign power.

Since his election in November, Trump has mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by proposing that his country become the 51st US state. Trump has also recently sparked controversy by hinting that he would like to regain control of the Panama Canal.

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