Greenland ruling party wants vote on independence from Denmark
The Siumut party, one half of Greenland's ruling coalition, plans to hold a national vote after a general election in March amid talk from US President Donald Trump about a potential American takeover of the island.
Trump’s Greenland remarks could speed up independence process
US President Donald Trump’s interest in making Greenland part of the United States, could give a new momentum to the Arctic island’s long-standing debate over independence, according to a local political scientist.
Greenland Government Party Plans Independence Vote After Upcoming Election
Siumut, a partner in Greenland's two-party government coalition, plans to invoke an article in a 2009 law that granted Greenland increased autonomy, including the right to negotia
Greenland PM calls for snap election amid Trump interest in acquisition
Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede called for snap elections there with a renewed global interest in the large Arctic Island since U.S. President Donald Trump has express interest in it.
Greenland’s ruling party leader calls to speed up independence process
The process of Greenland gaining independence from Denmark needs to be accelerated, particularly regarding the organization of a referendum, said Erik Jensen, the leader of the ruling Siumut party, in an interview with DR.
A Greenland Plot More Cynical Than Fiction
She also reminded the president that Denmark of course recognizes the strategic importance of Greenland to the Unites States—and has given the U.S. military access to Greenland for more than 80 years.
Trump Alarms Denmark in an Icy Exchange Over Greenland
President Trump told Denmark’s leader he wanted to take over Greenland, European officials say. Denmark has asked its E.U.
Denmark could let Trump increase US military presence in Greenland
The US could be allowed to step up its military presence in Greenland, the prime minister of Denmark has said.
INTERNATIONAL VIEW - As Trump fights to acquire Greenland, the island's population assesses its options
Why is the U.S. president so intent on acquiring Greenland? How can Denmark maintain ownership of the autonomous region? And why do Greenlanders not want to be part of the U.S.? The NZZ addresses the ...
Faced with Trump’s threats over Greenland, Denmark’s leader seeks support from her EU partners
Denmark’s prime minister insists Greenland is not for sale and is calling for a robust show of support from her European ...
Denmark boosts Arctic defense spending by $2 billion after Trump’s Greenland interest
Denmark said on Monday it would spend 14.6 billion Danish kroner ($2.05 billion) boosting its military capabilities in the ...
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Trump’s Greenland Play: The View From Moscow
President Trump’s enduring interest in acquiring Greenland injects further potential geostrategic challenges in the region’s ...
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Trump wants to buy not-for-sale Greenland. Denmark's first move? Alter its royal coat of arms
Denmark's king did what any Scandinavian monarch would do when backed into a geopolitical corner after President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his desire to purchase Greenland: changed his royal ...
Denmark stands firm on Greenland after Rubio says Trump's interest is no joke
Denmark said on Friday it meant seriously that Greenland is not for sale, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S.
Denmark to increase military spending in North Atlantic by $2 billion amid row with Trump over Greenland
Denmark is increasing military spending in the North Atlantic amid President Donald Trump’s bid to have Greenland sold or ...
Good cop, bad cop diplomacy: Trump makes threats, and diplomats offer deals
While Trump is known for his bombastic, often threatening rhetoric in pursuit of U.S. interests, Rubio is taking a softer, ...