On March 11, the most expected parliamentary elections in Greenland submitted a surprising winner and two clear messages: US President Donald Trump’s interest in the Arctic region and indicating that Denmark could be independent-but at a slow pace.
Opposition Democrats, a liberal supporter Business Party, beyond the view of the Orientation Party’s rigorous independence, was at the top with about 30 % of the vote, which won 24 %.
Surprisingly, the sitting Prime Minister’s Governing Alliance of the People’s Party and the Forward Party – both of them are in favor of freedom, but from a slow point of familiarity – at a frustrating third and fourth, respectively, which has no chance of continuing them in this point.
Possibly the new Premier will now be the leader of the Democrats, Jeans Frederick Nelson, who has been one of the most -speaking Greenland critics of Trump’s largest island of Americans.
Ever since entering the White House, the US president has shown interest in controlling the area-rich and resource-rich area-especially in NATO Eli Denmark, especially in Denmark.
A slow breakup with Copenhagen
Earlier, Democrats had doubts about cutting ties with Copenhagen, which still control Greenland’s foreign and financial policy.
However, in recent years, they have changed their position by viewing independence as a long -term purpose, provided the island becomes economically self -sufficient. Currently, almost half of the population operates in the public sector, which is widely funded by Danish Grant.
To achieve this goal, Nelson has hoped to turn political decisions that restrict oil and gas exploration and banned uranium mining in Greenland.
However, it also complicates coalition talks.
The most likely the governing partner, the People’s Party community, is strongly opposed to such measures, which has made it a special sign of its platform in recent years.
Nevertheless, with a narrow majority in the 31-seat parliament, both sides are expected to keep Washington in the arm length, while maintaining close ties with Denmark-at least for now.
