Greenland Seeks Independence, Says Prime Minister
Greenland is pursuing independence from Denmark instead of seeking incorporation into the US, as stated by PM Mute Egede. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede has expressed the island's desire for independence from Denmark, emphasizing that the Greenlandic people do not wish to be affiliated with either Denmark or the United States.
During a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen on Friday, Egede reiterated this ambition. He mentioned a willingness to engage in discussions with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has indicated interest in acquiring Greenland, deeming Washington's possession of the territory essential for national security.
Despite this, Egede affirmed Greenland's pursuit of autonomy, stating that the populace does not desire governance from either Copenhagen or Washington. “Greenland is for the Greenlandic people. We do not want to be Danish, we do not want to be American,” he said.
He further pointed out that the longing for independence and the wish for self-governance is likely a sentiment shared by people globally, stressing that a vote for independence “will come soon.”
Egede acknowledged the seriousness of Trump’s comments regarding the potential use of force in acquiring Greenland but highlighted his intention to maintain cooperative relations with the US moving forward.
Historically, from the early 19th century until the 1950s, Greenland was fully controlled by Denmark. It was occupied by the US during World War Two following Denmark's capture by Nazi Germany. The island currently hosts a US military base and facilities for a ballistic missile early warning system.
In recent years, Greenland has increasingly sought autonomy, having been granted home rule in 1979 and, in 2009, the right to seek independence pending a successful referendum.
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
During a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen on Friday, Egede reiterated this ambition. He mentioned a willingness to engage in discussions with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has indicated interest in acquiring Greenland, deeming Washington's possession of the territory essential for national security.
Despite this, Egede affirmed Greenland's pursuit of autonomy, stating that the populace does not desire governance from either Copenhagen or Washington. “Greenland is for the Greenlandic people. We do not want to be Danish, we do not want to be American,” he said.
He further pointed out that the longing for independence and the wish for self-governance is likely a sentiment shared by people globally, stressing that a vote for independence “will come soon.”
Egede acknowledged the seriousness of Trump’s comments regarding the potential use of force in acquiring Greenland but highlighted his intention to maintain cooperative relations with the US moving forward.
Historically, from the early 19th century until the 1950s, Greenland was fully controlled by Denmark. It was occupied by the US during World War Two following Denmark's capture by Nazi Germany. The island currently hosts a US military base and facilities for a ballistic missile early warning system.
In recent years, Greenland has increasingly sought autonomy, having been granted home rule in 1979 and, in 2009, the right to seek independence pending a successful referendum.
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
