Greenland’s pro -businessman Democratit Party has seen a dramatic growth in support, a result that can align with US President Donald Trump with interest in the island’s huge mineral money, Roots Informed
The party, which supports gradual freedom from Denmark, exceeded its seats in 31-Seat ITSITUTUT Parliament.
Meanwhile, the Nalrek Party, a pro -freedom -supporting freedom, reduced its seats to eight, while the ruling coalition suffered heavy losses.
“People want change,” said Democratit leader Jens-Frederick Nielsen. “We don’t want freedom tomorrow; we want to build a good foundation.”
Freedom became a major electoral issue after Trump repeatedly claimed that Greenland was important for American national security and would eventually join the United States.
The island, with a three -fold of Texas -shaped but only 57,000 inhabitants, includes rich deposits of rare earth minerals used in electric vehicles and missile systems.
Despite the benefits of Nalerek, analysts believe that Democrats will form a wide alliance with one or both outgoing ruling parties, Inute Atakatigit and SIMT.
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During the campaign, Nielsen dismissed Trump’s desire to buy Greenland, calling it “a threat to our political freedom”. However, his party is open to American discussion on commercial interests.
“If you look at the results, the voter business was inspired by development and freedom. And it is good news for Trump,” said political scientist Mikel Vedbi Rasmusen. If Trump ensures that Greenland ensures that Greenland is not attached to China or Russia, “he can say that he has gained access to minerals.”
Greenland, formally since 1953, received autonomy in 1979, although Copenhagen still controls foreign affairs, defense and monetary policy. A referendum of 2009 gave Greenland the right to search for complete freedom, but economic concerns have delayed such a step.
The primary industry of the fishing island remains, which contributes 95% exports. While Greenland is rich in minerals, their extraction is interrupted by environmental concerns, harsh weather and competition from China.
Democrats favor economic reforms, especially in mining, to create a self -sufficient economy. “It is about introducing elements of a market economy, not to make radical changes,” said the urinary pram silt of the Danish Institute for International Studies.
Compared to the previous election, turnout increased to 70.9%, five percent more.
