Prime Minister Múte Egede has sparked significant attention with his recent declaration that Greenland must move toward independence from Denmark. In a speech, Egede called for Greenland to chart its own future, free from what he described as colonial-era constraints that continue to hold the territory back.
Egede emphasized that Denmark’s oversight has prevented Greenland from fully realizing its potential. He criticized the existing framework for trade and international relations, which requires Greenland to operate through Danish channels. “For our cooperation with other countries, and our trade relations, cannot continue to take place solely through Denmark,” Egede said, stressing the need for direct global engagement.
NEW: Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede calls for independence from Denmark as Donald Trump ramps up his calls for acquiring the territory.
"It is now time to take the next step for our country," Egede said.
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Citing the Self-Government Act, Egede highlighted that Greenland already has the legal basis for independence. He pointed to ongoing efforts to draft a constitution as a critical step toward establishing Greenland as a sovereign state. These efforts, he said, reflect the readiness of the Greenlandic people to take control of their political and economic future.
🚨BREAKING: Greenland PM Múte Egede signals he wants independence from Denmark as President-Elect Donald Trump expresses interest in buying the island territory.
“The Greenlandic people’s opportunity for independence has been adopted through the provisions of the Self-Government… pic.twitter.com/JlNNZG9dyF
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The call for independence comes as interest in Greenland’s strategic location and resources grows internationally. President Donald Trump has previously underscored Greenland’s importance to U.S. national security. In a statement, Trump referred to Greenland as an “absolute necessity” for American interests, highlighting its potential role in safeguarding global stability.
BREAKING: Denmark has placed its Greenland fleet on high alert in response to Donald Trump’s threats to purchase the tropical paradise pic.twitter.com/fhRCRcHe23
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Egede, however, has made it clear that Greenland’s sovereignty is non-negotiable. In response to Trump’s remarks, he firmly stated, “Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale.” Egede framed his independence push as a continuation of Greenland’s long-standing pursuit of freedom from external control.
Donald Trump has been spotted restoring power to Greenland 🇬🇱 😂 pic.twitter.com/gpqzO5CE4n
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With constitutional preparations underway and Egede’s strong rhetoric, Greenland appears positioned to take meaningful steps toward independence, signaling a new chapter in its relationship with Denmark.
Greenland's response to Trump's offer to buy their country. pic.twitter.com/EJs7BnD9jd
— Steve (@oldguy_steve) December 28, 2024
If Trump succeeds in annexing Canada to the US and buying Greenland from Denmark:
1-The US would become the biggest nation by area 21.9 million km2 (Russia is 17km2)
2-The US population would become 381,600,000 (still in 3rd)
3-The Panama Canal would add
$5b annual revenue pic.twitter.com/5ySrX6wInQ— Canaaknight 🇱🇧 (@CanaaKnight) December 25, 2024