Greenland's Pro-Independence Opposition Parties Gain Ground in Election

The Demokraatit party leads with a significant victory as Greenland debates independence and rejects U.S. President Trump's aggressive overtures.

The center-right Demokraatit party won Greenland's parliamentary election with 29.9% of the vote, up from 9.1% in 2021, emphasizing a gradual approach to independence.
Naleraq, the most ardent pro-independence party, surged to 24.5%, while the ruling Inuit Ataqatigiit coalition suffered significant losses, securing only 36% combined.
President Donald Trump has heightened tensions with Greenland through threats of annexation, promises of investment, and statements framing the island as vital to U.S. security interests.
Greenlanders widely rejected Trump's overtures, viewing his comments as a threat to their sovereignty and prioritizing their cultural identity and autonomy over external influence.
The election has intensified discussions on Greenland's independence timeline, with all major parties supporting eventual independence but differing on the pace and strategy.