‘I want to make myself obsolete’: the MP fighting for Greenland’s self-governance Qarsoq Høegh-Dam aims to use his seat in Danish parliament to shift power from Copenhagen to Nuuk The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
Denmark votes in close election overshadowed by Greenland security fears Danes are voting in general elections on Tuesday, with left-leaning Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seen as the favourite after standing up to United States' President Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland. Radio France Internationale · Mar 24
Danish PM accuses US of ‘unacceptable pressure’ as JD Vance says he will join Greenland visit US vice-president says he will join unsolicited visit to Arctic island, which Mette Frederiksen says is ‘not what Greenland needs or wants’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 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
Greenland’s fossil fuel ban is up in the air after recent election US president Donald Trump thrust Greenland to the centre of global politics when he proposed to buy the vast, icebound island at the start of the year. With the world watching, Greenlandic voters went to the polls on March 11 2025 and delivered a landslide victory for a party that… The Conversation · Mar 13, 2025
Greenland votes for change but coalition talks will govern how it reacts to Trump The tone of relations with the US may depend on whether second-placed Naleraq ends up inside the government The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025
What does Greenland's 2025 election result mean for Donald Trump and Denmark's future? Greenland's centre-right Demokraatit Party wins most votes in an election watched closely due to Trump's interest. Coalition talks are underway as no party holds overall control Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
Greenland To Get New Government To Lead Independence Process Talks to form a new Greenland government tasked with mapping a timeline for independence from Denmark were to begin Wednesday, a day after elections that saw support soar for a party seeking to cut ties swiftly. International Business Times · Mar 12, 2025
Surprise win for Greenland's opposition in election dominated by Trump threats Greenland's parliamentary election of 11 March took place under intense scrutiny, in the wake of Donald Trump’s aggressive interest in the Danish island territory, and with independence the key issue for voters. The centre-right opposition won a surprise victory, with support also surging for the pro-independence Naleraq party. Radio France Internationale · Mar 12, 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: Democrat party wins surprise victory amid spectre of Trump Opposition centre-right party gains most votes ahead of Naleraq party, with coalition talks expected to begin The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2025
Greenland goes to polls in election PM calls a ‘fateful choice’ Poll takes place against backdrop of threats by Donald Trump and growing demands for independence The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2025
Greenland elections: Who could become prime minister and what have they said about Trump’s threats? The Inatsisartut parliament consists of 31 MPs to be chosen from six political parties The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025
‘Historic moment’: Greenland steps into global spotlight ahead of election The desire for independence from Denmark grows while most reject US proposals to acquire the icy island. Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2025
The Conversation · Mar 10, 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 Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2025 ‘It’s very unpredictable’: divided Greenland prepares to vote amid Trump-inspired existential crisis After Donald Trump’s vow to take over the Arctic island, pro-independent voices are growing louder but some want to work with Washington