Trump’s Moves on Greenland Appear to Be Backfiring
The Greenlandic government is calling an upcoming visit by Trump officials “aggressive,” pushing the island further from the ...
Greenland is hard to defend. As Trump threatens, the Danes are trying.
One way or the other,” President Donald Trump told Congress, the United States needs to “get” Greenland, strategically ...
Cape and Islands NPR13d
Greenland elections are dominated by independence and Trump's interest in the island
Polls have indicated that a majority of residents support full economic and political independence from the government in ...
Cape and Islands NPR12d
Greenland votes for opposition party that favors a gradual approach to independence
In Copenhagen, Adrienne Murray has more. ADRIENNE MURRAY: Celebrations into the early hours, a landslide victory for Greenland's Democrats - the center-right party swept up almost 30% of the vote, ...
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What Would Greenland’s Independence Mean for U.S. Interests?
The island’s residents have voted in favor of a party that seeks gradual independence from Denmark. But Greenland has ...
BBC13d
Greenland goes to polls in vote dominated by Trump and independence
US President Donald Trump's repeated interest in acquiring Greenland has put it firmly in the spotlight and fuelled the longstanding debate on the island's future ties with Copenhagen.
EURACTIV13d
Why Greenland’s election is not about independence
Legally, under the Danish 2009 act on Greenland’s self-rule, the country can declare independence from Copenhagen after a referendum on the island. However, 85% of Greenlanders prioritise ...
Gulf News13d
5 things to know about Greenland
In 1979, Copenhagen granted Greenland home rule and its autonomy was further extended in a 2009 law, though Copenhagen still decides on foreign policy and military matters. The economy ...
Politico10d
Greenland’s party chiefs unite against Trump’s annexation threats
He has repeatedly threatened to grab Greenland in recent months, setting off alarm bells in Copenhagen and Nuuk by not ruling out using military force. “I think it will happen,” Trump answered ...
The Straits Times10d
Greenland must quickly form broad coalition to show unity in face of Trump pressure, Democrats say
COPENHAGEN - Greenland's political parties must set aside their disagreements and swiftly form a broad coalition government to show unity in the face of a U.S. campaign to annex the island ...
The Straits Times10d
Greenland's Democrats want broad coalition to show unity in face of Trump pressure
COPENHAGEN - Greenland's political parties must set aside their disagreements and swiftly form a broad coalition government to show unity in the face of a U.S. campaign to annex the island ...
Reuters13d
Greenland chooses pro-business, independence parties in potential boost for Trump
Greenland has been a formal part of Denmark since 1953. In 1979 it gained some autonomy, although Copenhagen still controls foreign affairs, defence and monetary policy and contributes nearly $1 ...