Greenland is holding early parliamentary elections, drawing global attention due to U.S. President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring the strategically located Arctic island.
The election focuses on Greenland's potential path to independence from Denmark, with all major parties supporting sovereignty but differing on the timeline. Trump's push to take control of the resource-rich region has added an international dimension to the vote. The island's vast reserves of rare earth minerals make it a key geopolitical asset.
While Trump's proposal isn't directly on the ballot, it looms large over the political landscape.
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In a world rattled by Trump, Greenland’s election finds itself in a curious place: centre stage
Independence remains the biggest campaign issue, and all of Greenland’s parties support some form of sovereignty, though they differ on timing
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