Greenlandic independence - Wikipedia
Greenlandic independence (Danish: Grønlandsk selvstændighed, Greenlandic: Namminersulivinneq) is a political ambition of some political parties (such as Siumut, Inuit Ataqatigiit, Naleraq, and Nunatta Qitornai), advocacy groups, and individuals of Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, to become an independent ...
Greenland independence is possible but joining the US unlikely, …
COPENHAGEN, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Greenland may become independent if its residents want, but is unlikely to become a U.S. state, Denmark's foreign minister said on Wednesday after U.S. President...
Greenland’s leader wants independence from Denmark as
Jan 3, 2025 · The prime minister of Greenland called for independence from Denmark and removing the “shackles” of colonialism in a strident New Year’s address this week. Greenland, the world’s largest island with a population of around 60,000, was a Danish colony until it became self-ruling with its own parliament in 1979.
2025 Greenlandic general election - Wikipedia
Independence will be the most important issue of the election. [2] The government declared in February 2024 that independence is its goal. [3] At a press conference in early 2025, pro-independence prime minister Múte Bourup Egede said that "work has already begun on creating the framework for Greenland as an independent state" and apparently hinted that an …
Greenland’s PM stands firm on independence: ‘We want to
2 days ago · If the Danish territory achieved independence, he said, Greenland would want to remain part of NATO as a member state and maintain a strong security and defense partnership with both the U.S. and EU.
The Case for Greenlandic Independence - John Gustavsson - The …
5 days ago · Greenland’s independence from Denmark—without becoming a U.S. territory—would be the right move for other reasons. As long as Greenland depends on the EU for trade, it is in practice subject to most of its regulations, including the increasingly strict environmental regulations—like a ban on seal products that caused a 90 percent ...
Greenland PM seeks independence following Trump comments
Jan 4, 2025 · Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede recently declared his intentions for the island’s future, stating taking major steps to gain independence from Denmark is “necessary.”
What Would Greenland’s Independence Mean for the Arctic?
Aug 10, 2023 · Under the act, Greenland can achieve full independence via a referendum with approval from the Danish Parliament. In April 2023, a constitutional commission presented Greenland’s parliament,...
Greenland's leader steps up push for independence from Denmark
Jan 3, 2025 · Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede emphasised his desire to pursue independence from Denmark, its former colonial ruler, during his New Year speech, marking a significant change in the...
Greenland unveils draft constitution in push for complete independence …
Jun 2, 2023 · After six years of work, the world’s biggest island has finally unveiled a draft of its constitution. Greenland gained autonomy from Denmark in 1979, but the former colonial power still has...