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Greenland's independence champion despised Denmark. Trump changed his mind

As Greenland grapples with its quest for independence, a wave of rethinking has emerged. The persistent calls from US President Donald Trump for dominion have instilled a sense of trepidation across the island.

The Economic Times · May 29

Greenland's new PM rejects Trump's latest threat to take over island

Newly sworn in Jens-Frederik Nielsen said of Trump's overtures: 'Let me clear. The US won't get that.'

Euronews · Mar 31, 2025

There’s a global tug-of-war for Greenland’s resources – but the new government has its own plans

Greenland’s parliamentary election was held on March 11 against a backdrop of repeated calls from the Trump administration for America to annex the island. The poll delivered a momentous shift in Greenland’s political landscape as the pro-business Demokraatit (Democrats) emerged as the biggest winners overturning the two left-leaning parties which…

The Conversation · Mar 24, 2025

Surprise result in Greenland as centre-right party wins elections

The right-leaning Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland's parliamentary elections in a surprise result as the territory went to the…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 12, 2025

Greenland election won by centre-right party who told Trump ‘we are not for sale’

Opposition Demokraatit party secures 29.9 per cent of vote, ending ruling coalition’s majority

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

Greenland votes on March 11. Independence was the key issue, but Trump has changed the campaign

“We don’t want to be Danes or Americans”, Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede told Fox News recently. He wants his country to be independent and plans to hold a referendum.

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2025