Greenland's Center-Right Party Wins Election, Defying U.S. Annexation Hopes
The pro-business Demokraatit Party secured nearly 30% of the vote, rejecting President Trump's ambitions and favoring gradual independence from Denmark.
- The Demokraatit Party achieved a surprise victory in Greenland's snap parliamentary elections, winning nearly 30% of the vote, up from 9% in the previous election.
- Party leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen emphasized Greenland's desire for independence, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to acquire the island.
- The pro-independence Naleraq Party placed second with 25%, advocating for a faster push toward independence than Demokraatit's gradual approach.
- Outgoing Prime Minister Múte Egede's Inuit Ataqatigiit Party suffered a significant decline, dropping to 21% of the vote from 36% in the prior election.
- Coalition negotiations are underway, with the new government expected to prioritize Greenland's autonomy while managing international interest in its strategic resources.
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