Follow the twists and turns of Trump's second presidential term with North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher's weekly
"We deserve to be treated with respect and I don't think the American president has done that lately since he took office," said outgoing Prime Minister Egede during the campaign.He previously said the territory should free itself from "the shackles of colonialism", but wanted to take gradual steps towards autonomy.
In contrast, the opposition party Naleraq wanted to immediately start divorce proceedings from Denmark and have closer defence dealings with Washington.Speaking after the election results, the man expected to become the nect PM - Democratic leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen - said that "Greenland needs us to stand together in a time of great interest from outside."When Trump first raised the idea of buying Greenland in 2019, many locals
they were opposed to the proposal."This is a very dangerous idea," said Dines Mikaelsen, a tour operator who was born and raised in Tasiilaq, east Greenland.
"He's treating us like a good he can purchase," said Aleqa Hammond, Greenland's first female prime minister.
Young people who grew up in care have been invited to turn their "pain into power" by creating art that describes their lived experiences.The issue took centre stage in the election.
"We deserve to be treated with respect and I don't think the American president has done that lately since he took office," said outgoing Prime Minister Egede during the campaign.He previously said the territory should free itself from "the shackles of colonialism", but wanted to take gradual steps towards autonomy.
In contrast, the opposition party Naleraq wanted to immediately start divorce proceedings from Denmark and have closer defence dealings with Washington.Speaking after the election results, the man expected to become the nect PM - Democratic leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen - said that "Greenland needs us to stand together in a time of great interest from outside."