Greenland's Political Parties Reject US Threats: 'We Want to Be Greenlanderers'
In a joint statement, the five political parties elected to Greenland's parliament have unequivocally rejected US President Donald Trump's repeated threats to seize control of the Danish autonomous territory. The statement, released late on Friday, emphasizes that the island's future must be decided by its people and not subject to external pressure.
"We do not want to be Americans," the leaders stated. "We do not want to be Danes; we want to be Greenlanders." This assertion highlights the strong desire for independence among the 57,000 inhabitants of the island, who have long dreamed of becoming an independent nation.
The statement also stressed that no other country can meddle in this process without facing opposition from Greenland's parliament. The leaders emphasized that they must decide their country's future "without pressure to make a hasty decision, without procrastination, and without interference from other countries."
To ensure fair and comprehensive debate on the island's status, the Inatsisartut, Greenland's parliament, will convene an emergency meeting at short notice. The date of this meeting has yet to be determined.
The US President has repeatedly threatened to use force to seize Greenland if Russia or China occupy the strategically located island. These remarks have raised concerns worldwide and sparked a scramble for coordinated responses from European capitals.
The 2009 agreement between Greenland and Denmark recognizes Greenlanders' right to independence, should they choose it. However, all five parties agree on the need for independence, but differ on how and when to achieve this goal. The current ruling coalition is not in favor of hasty independence, while one opposition party, Naleraq, advocates for swift decolonization.
Meanwhile, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that an American takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Denmark's foreign minister and representatives from Greenland next week to discuss these developments.
In 2019, Trump offered to buy Greenland during his first presidential term but was rebuffed. However, his renewed push for control over the island has reignited concerns about the potential consequences for Greenland's sovereignty and its people.
In a joint statement, the five political parties elected to Greenland's parliament have unequivocally rejected US President Donald Trump's repeated threats to seize control of the Danish autonomous territory. The statement, released late on Friday, emphasizes that the island's future must be decided by its people and not subject to external pressure.
"We do not want to be Americans," the leaders stated. "We do not want to be Danes; we want to be Greenlanders." This assertion highlights the strong desire for independence among the 57,000 inhabitants of the island, who have long dreamed of becoming an independent nation.
The statement also stressed that no other country can meddle in this process without facing opposition from Greenland's parliament. The leaders emphasized that they must decide their country's future "without pressure to make a hasty decision, without procrastination, and without interference from other countries."
To ensure fair and comprehensive debate on the island's status, the Inatsisartut, Greenland's parliament, will convene an emergency meeting at short notice. The date of this meeting has yet to be determined.
The US President has repeatedly threatened to use force to seize Greenland if Russia or China occupy the strategically located island. These remarks have raised concerns worldwide and sparked a scramble for coordinated responses from European capitals.
The 2009 agreement between Greenland and Denmark recognizes Greenlanders' right to independence, should they choose it. However, all five parties agree on the need for independence, but differ on how and when to achieve this goal. The current ruling coalition is not in favor of hasty independence, while one opposition party, Naleraq, advocates for swift decolonization.
Meanwhile, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that an American takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Denmark's foreign minister and representatives from Greenland next week to discuss these developments.
In 2019, Trump offered to buy Greenland during his first presidential term but was rebuffed. However, his renewed push for control over the island has reignited concerns about the potential consequences for Greenland's sovereignty and its people.
like they've been trying to buy/gobble up greenland since 2019 already & now they're just suddenly gonna use force? sounds fishy to me 
also why is trump so invested in greenland anyway? what's the big deal about a tiny island with no army or navy? and btw where are all these sources for us "threats" we never see them 
, you know? Like, who are we to force these 57k ppl into being whatever country they wanna be? They got a right to decide their own fate & it's cool that they're taking control of the future for Greenland 
. It's not about Trump's threats or any other countries' interests; it's about self-determination & being true to who they are as a people 
. I mean, think about it - America didn't even get its independence easily, so why should Greenland be forced into something? The 2009 agreement is pretty clear on this, right? Let the Greenlanderers decide their own path without pressure or interference 
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I think it's awesome that Greenland's politicians are sticking up for their country and wanting to be in charge of their own destiny 
. It's like, hello! You're an independent nation with your own parliament - you should be able to make your own decisions without someone else breathing down your neck 
. Maybe this is the chance for them to really come together and figure out a plan that works for everyone 
? I mean, it's like they're saying, "We've had enough of external influences" 
, and who can blame them? It's their land, their people, and their future 
! The fact that the parliament is taking control and making decisions for themselves is so inspiring 
. And yeah, it's cool that they're not afraid to stand up for what they want 
It's like, they're embracing their uniqueness and independence 
. The whole situation with the US and Denmark is a bit concerning, but I'm sure Greenland will figure it out and come out even stronger 
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. Greenland's got a rep, they can handle themselves 
. But from what I read, Greenlanders themselves are all for independence 
. Theyve been saying it for ages - we want to be greenlanders not americans or danes 
. Its about time the rest of the world listens to them too 
. Not cool, man 
. But for real tho... 57k people deserve to have a say in their own future 
. Like, what even is the point of having freedom if you're just gonna let someone else make all the decisions for you? 
. Respect for the will of the people, respect for sovereignty, and respect for each other's differences. Instead of trying to strong-arm or intimidate others into doing what they want, maybe we should just listen to each other and try to find common ground 
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. The world is watching, and we're all rooting for you, Greenlanders! 
