Greenland’s general election, slated for no later than April, is expected to focus on the island’s political future and its relationship with Denmark.
A secession would require approval from the Danish parliament. However, Denmark’s ruling coalition has pledged to honor Greenland’s decision. Frederiksen has expressed her government’s willingness to deepen cooperation with the U.S. while supporting Greenland’s autonomy.
“We already have a very close, very deep cooperation when it comes to the Arctic region and the defense of Greenland and the whole region,” Frederiksen stated before a NATO summit in Helsinki. “And we would like to deepen that cooperation.”
Strategic Leverage in a Changing Global Landscape
Greenland’s growing importance on the global stage has given the island newfound leverage in its relationship with Denmark and other nations. “The situation now is that other countries have started to listen to us in Greenland,” Egede noted.
Egede is set to meet with party leaders to discuss Greenland’s next steps in light of recent developments, according to local media outlet Sermitsiaq.
