Greenland Pushes for Independence as Trump Renews Interest in Buying Island

Prime Minister Múte Egede calls for self-determination, rejecting U.S. acquisition proposals and citing colonial-era grievances with Denmark.

Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Egede has reiterated his call for independence from Denmark, emphasizing the need to move beyond colonial-era constraints.
Egede announced that a draft constitution has been prepared, laying the groundwork for Greenland to become an independent state under the Self-Government Act.
Denmark has pledged €1.3 billion to bolster its defense presence in Greenland following renewed U.S. interest in acquiring the territory for strategic purposes.
President-elect Donald Trump has described U.S. ownership of Greenland as a national security necessity, but Egede firmly rejected the idea, stating Greenland is not for sale.
Greenland is set to hold parliamentary elections before April, potentially shaping the timeline for a future independence referendum.