In Greenland, the newly elected leader of Demokraatit Party Jens Frederick Nielsen opposed Donald Trump's statements about the possibility of taking the island under US control. After the victory in the parliamentary elections, Nielsen clearly stated that the future of Greenland should be determined by the territory itself, not any other states, even the US. He stressed that the Greenlanders seek independence from Denmark and wish to develop their own country on the basis of self -determination.
Former US President Donald Trump's statements about the possibility of acquiring Greenland in Denmark have long been called for numerous discussions. In 2019, Trump expressed interest in the purchase of the island, which led to diplomatic disputes and refusal of Denmark. Greenland, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, has been seeking more autonomy for a long time and considering independence. Now, after winning the election, Nielsen has set a final point in these debate, emphasizing that Greenland has the right to his future without external intervention.
Nielsen clearly stated that Greenland residents do not want to be part of the US or Denmark. “We don't want to be Americans. And we do not want to be Danes. We want to be Greenland, and in the future we want to get our own independence, ”he said. These words reflect the national pride and desire of the Greenlanders for self -determination. Most local politicians are in maintaining the autonomy of Greenland and expanding its rights in the international arena. The idea of full independence is gaining popularity among young people and local activists.
Despite the numerous Trump statements about the possibility of "acquiring" Greenland, in Denmark and Greenland, these ideas have never had serious support. Denmark has officially rejected the idea of selling the island, emphasizing that Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, but has considerable autonomy. Now the island has its own government, which is responsible for most internal affairs, including policy, health and education, but the issues of defense and foreign policy remain in the hands of Copenhagen.
Now that Greenland is moving in the direction of greater independence, international relations are becoming a key issue. Nielsen stated that Greenland seeks not only internal autonomy, but also for the conclusion of its own international agreements. Moreover, he emphasized that the island's independence will allow him to freely define his foreign policy without any external influences, in particular from the United States.
