The Democratit Party, on the centre-right of Greenland, took a surprising victory in the country's parliamentary elections and took power over Prime Minister Greenlandick Mute Egede's party, Inuit Atakatigit. Independence from Denmark became the focus of the election in a recurring speech by President Donald Trump about US control.
According to Reuters, “People want change… we want to fund welfare for more businesses,” the outlet added that Nielsen said Greenland “doesn't want independence tomorrow and prefers that separation from Denmark is based on a “good foundation.”
Demokraatit leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen will respond on March 12, 2025 during the election party at Cafe Killut in Nuuk. (Rasmussen via Ritzau Scanpix/Mads Claus Rasmussen)
Greenland's opposition party pushes independence from Denmark, closer US ties as Trump plays big in the election
Four of the five major parties in the vote support independence from Denmark, including those that won first and second place Demokraatit Party and Naleraq, but disagree with the pace. With a population of about 57,000, Greenland is currently operating as a semi-autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark. But Trump's renewed interest in the island sparked a conversation about leaving the Danish crown.
Prime Minister Edege, who was unable to maintain control by the party, respected the election results in a Facebook post, saying the parties are ready to negotiate.
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Paulsen congratulated the Democratit Party, saying Greenland's future will face “great pressure” from Trump, according to the Associated Press, citing Danish broadcasting company DR. Poulsen added that “the future of Greenland is based on what the people and the government want.”
According to the Associated Press, citing Greenlandic Broadcasting Corporation KNR TV, the Demokraatit party has seen a significant increase in support, winning almost 30% of the vote, compared to just 9% in 2021.
Jens Frederick Nielsen's Democratit poster on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in front of Godsabushalen, where votes will be held in connection with the parliamentary elections for Inatscest in Greenland. (Ritzau Scanpix via Mads Claus Rasmussen/AP)
Greenland vehemently rejects Trump's ambitions in addressing the Panama parliament
Earlier this month, Trump took Greenland to a joint session of Congress in his speech.
“We strongly support your right to determine your own future, and if you choose, we welcome you to the United States,” Trump said, drawing laughs from the crowd. “We need Greenland for national and international security and we are working with all involved to get it.
In the same speech, Trump vowed that the United States would “take Greenland high so you've never thought of it before.”
The campaign posters hang outside the polling station ahead of tomorrow's general election, which will be held in Ilrissat, Greenland on March 10th, 2025. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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In a call with Trump in January, Danish Prime Minister Mette Fredericksen said Greenland must be allowed to make decisions about his future. Prime Minister Fredericksen and Egaye told President Trump that “Greenland is not for sale,” Axios reported at the time.
In December 2024, the then president tapped Ken Howery as Danish US ambassador. Trump said in a post about the True Society, announcing his choice that “the United States feels that ownership and control of Greenland is absolutely necessary.”
President Trump also turned his eyes to Greenland during his first term, sparking friction between himself and Prime Minister Fredericksen. In 2019, after Danish leaders called out the idea that the US would buy Greenland “absurdly,” President Trump suddenly cancelled his trip to Denmark in a “troubling” comment.
Rachel Wolf is a news writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business.
Greenland party favoring independence wins amid Trump’s comments on US takeover
The Democratit Party, on the centre-right of Greenland, took a surprising victory in the country's parliamentary elections and took power over Prime Minister Greenlandick Mute Egede's party, Inuit Atakatigit. Independence from Denmark became the focus of the election in a recurring speech by President Donald Trump about US control.
According to Reuters, “People want change… we want to fund welfare for more businesses,” the outlet added that Nielsen said Greenland “doesn't want independence tomorrow and prefers that separation from Denmark is based on a “good foundation.”
Demokraatit leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen will respond on March 12, 2025 during the election party at Cafe Killut in Nuuk. (Rasmussen via Ritzau Scanpix/Mads Claus Rasmussen)
Greenland's opposition party pushes independence from Denmark, closer US ties as Trump plays big in the election
Four of the five major parties in the vote support independence from Denmark, including those that won first and second place Demokraatit Party and Naleraq, but disagree with the pace. With a population of about 57,000, Greenland is currently operating as a semi-autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark. But Trump's renewed interest in the island sparked a conversation about leaving the Danish crown.
Prime Minister Edege, who was unable to maintain control by the party, respected the election results in a Facebook post, saying the parties are ready to negotiate.
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Paulsen congratulated the Democratit Party, saying Greenland's future will face “great pressure” from Trump, according to the Associated Press, citing Danish broadcasting company DR. Poulsen added that “the future of Greenland is based on what the people and the government want.”
According to the Associated Press, citing Greenlandic Broadcasting Corporation KNR TV, the Demokraatit party has seen a significant increase in support, winning almost 30% of the vote, compared to just 9% in 2021.
Jens Frederick Nielsen's Democratit poster on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in front of Godsabushalen, where votes will be held in connection with the parliamentary elections for Inatscest in Greenland. (Ritzau Scanpix via Mads Claus Rasmussen/AP)
Greenland vehemently rejects Trump's ambitions in addressing the Panama parliament
Earlier this month, Trump took Greenland to a joint session of Congress in his speech.
“We strongly support your right to determine your own future, and if you choose, we welcome you to the United States,” Trump said, drawing laughs from the crowd. “We need Greenland for national and international security and we are working with all involved to get it.
In the same speech, Trump vowed that the United States would “take Greenland high so you've never thought of it before.”
The campaign posters hang outside the polling station ahead of tomorrow's general election, which will be held in Ilrissat, Greenland on March 10th, 2025. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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In a call with Trump in January, Danish Prime Minister Mette Fredericksen said Greenland must be allowed to make decisions about his future. Prime Minister Fredericksen and Egaye told President Trump that “Greenland is not for sale,” Axios reported at the time.
In December 2024, the then president tapped Ken Howery as Danish US ambassador. Trump said in a post about the True Society, announcing his choice that “the United States feels that ownership and control of Greenland is absolutely necessary.”
President Trump also turned his eyes to Greenland during his first term, sparking friction between himself and Prime Minister Fredericksen. In 2019, after Danish leaders called out the idea that the US would buy Greenland “absurdly,” President Trump suddenly cancelled his trip to Denmark in a “troubling” comment.
Rachel Wolf is a news writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business.
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