Greenland held its parliamentary election on Tuesday, electing 31 members to its parliament from 213 candidates. Over 40,000 voters participated. Prime Minister Mute Egede emphasized the importance of the election for Greenland’s future and asserted the need for sovereignty amid U.S. interest in the territory.
Greenland conducted its parliamentary election on Tuesday, electing 31 members to the Inatsisartut from a field of 213 candidates across six political parties. A total of 40,420 eligible voters participated, casting their votes at 72 polling stations throughout the territory, which were open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time.
The election will determine the composition of Greenland’s autonomous government. Mute Egede, the Prime Minister and leader of the Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA) party, characterized this occasion as a “decisive moment” for the island’s future. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen extended her best wishes for a successful election day to the voters via social media.
In a recent interview, Egede emphasized that, if re-elected, his main focus will be on asserting Greenland’s sovereignty. He firmly stated, “Greenland belongs to Greenlanders, no matter how many times the U.S. president claims he wants control over it.” This remark comes in the context of U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated interest in acquiring Greenland, including suggestions of possible coercive measures.
The parliamentary election in Greenland represents a significant democratic exercise, with potential implications for the territory’s future governance and sovereignty. The outcome will shape relations with Denmark and the United States, particularly in light of ongoing discussions about Greenland’s autonomy and external interest from the U.S. government. As Prime Minister Egede prepares to address these challenges, the election results will be pivotal in determining the island’s path forward.
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