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Greenland's slow independence party wins election in result seen as rejection of Trump's interference

Greenland's voters elected the Demokraatit Party, favoring a gradual approach to independence from Denmark amid concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump's interest in the island.
Demokraatit's win came as a surprise, signaling a shift in priorities that include health care and education.
Both Demokraatit and the runner-up Naleraq support independence but differ on its timeline.
Demokraatit Party leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen described the election outcome as a historic result in Greenland's political history.

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