Island ambition: Trump's renewed interest in Greenland's future
The President of the USA, Donald Trump, maintains an interest in Greenland despite supporting its self-determination. The island's Prime Minister, Mute Egede, emphasises that the island's future depends on its inhabitants.
President Donald Trump of the USA has not abandoned his plans for Greenland. In his speech, he stated, "We will keep you safe, we will make you rich, and together, we will take Greenland to heights you have never thought possible before."
Addressing the island's inhabitants, he promised protection and wealth, elevating Greenland to new heights. Prime Minister Egede responded to these remarks on social media, emphasising that the island's inhabitants are Greenlanders, not Americans or Danes.
Greenlanders do not want to join the USA
According to public opinion polls, 85% of Greenlanders do not want to join the USA, and only 6% support this idea. Greenland is currently an autonomous territory of Denmark. During his first term, Trump had previously expressed interest in gaining control over the island, citing national security reasons.
Trump's associates emphasise that Greenland is crucial due to its resource deposits and strategic location. Climate change is making access to these resources easier and opening new shipping routes. Trump advisor Mike Waltz cautioned that China might quickly react to these changes, posing a threat to US security.
Next week, Greenlanders will engage in parliamentary elections, where the issue of independence has emerged as one of the key campaign topics. However, it remains uncertain whether decisions regarding a potential separation from Denmark will be made in the next term. Greenland, the world's largest island, is geographically part of North America, yet historically and politically linked to Europe.
