US EditionTrump Declares US Intent to Acquire Greenland 'One Way or Another'
- Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede stated that the people of Greenland do not want to join the United States, declaring, "We are not for sale and can't just be taken."
- Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen noted that Trump's recognition of Greenland's right to self-determination is significant, emphasizing the island's right to decide its own future.
- Public opinion polls indicate that most Greenlanders oppose becoming part of the U.S., but many favor independence from Denmark, revealing a political shift in the region.
- Greenland's Inuit Ataqatigiit party has cautioned against rushing to vote on independence following the March 11 general election due to concerns about economic implications.
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The US President wants to incorporate the great Arctic island into his country. But why? Greenland expert Paul Bierman explains why it usually makes no sense to exploit the raw material resources there.
The state of play as Greenland decides its future under the shadow of Donald Trump
When Donald Trump first suggested buying Greenland from Denmark in 2019, people thought it was a joke. Since winning re-election, the US president has ramped up the rhetoric about annexing the Arctic island.
Greenland’s Elections Could Set Stage for Independence and Renewed Pitch From America
WASHINGTON—The eyes of the world have turned to Greenland as its inhabitants prepare to vote in its March 11 parliamentary elections. The results could herald a push for independence from the Kingdom of Denmark. Depending on how the next weeks and months unfold, the elections may even pave the way for a successful American bid to acquire or closely partner with the territory, in line with statements from U.S. President Donald Trump—though Trump …
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