Poll Reveals 85% of Greenlanders Are Against Joining the US as Denmark Strengthens European Alliances | World News
According to a recent poll, approximately 85% of Greenlanders oppose the idea of becoming a part of the US, as Denmark’s prime minister reinforces support for the island’s current status.
This comes in the wake of Donald Trump‘s assertion that Greenland is crucial for US security and that Denmark should relinquish control over its semi-autonomous territory.
As reported by Danish daily Berlingske, which conducted the survey through pollster Verian, only 6% of Greenlanders support becoming part of the US, with an additional 9% remaining undecided.
On Tuesday, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that political leaders in Europe and other regions have expressed their full support for Denmark’s governance of the island.
“The clear message from friends throughout the Nordic countries and Europe, as well as beyond, is that there must, of course, be respect for territories and the sovereignty of states,” she remarked.
“This is essential for the international community that we have collectively built since World War II.”
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In related news, Denmark has announced a £1.6bn investment to enhance its military presence in the Arctic.
Greenland, which boasts a land area greater than Mexico and a population of around 57,000, received extensive self-governing autonomy in 2009, including the ability to seek independence from Denmark via a referendum.
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Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede, who has intensified efforts toward independence, has reiterated that the island is not for sale, emphasizing that its future lies in the hands of its inhabitants.
The US maintains a permanent military presence at the Pituffik Space Base in the island’s northwest, a critical site for its ballistic missile early-warning system.
