Greenland’s leader steps up push for independence from Denmark
2 days ago · COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Greenland‘s Prime Minister Mute Egede emphasised his desire to pursue independence from Denmark, its former colonial ruler, during his New Year speech, marking a significant change in the rhetoric surrounding the Arctic island’s future. Egede’s speech, which comes on the heels of comments by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump expressing his wish for “ownership […]
Greenland's leader steps up push for independence from Denmark
16 hours ago · The island's right to do so is spelled out in the "Greenland Self-Government Act" passed in a referendum in 2008 and ratified by the Danish authorities. Accordingly, there are no formal reasons not to allow the people of Greenland to leave Denmark. All the island needs to do is hold a referendum and get more than 50% of the votes for independence.
Greenland's leader steps up push for independence from Denmark
5 days ago · Greenland was a Danish colony until 1953 but is now a self-governing territory of Denmark and in 2009 achieved the right to claim independence through a vote. In 2023, Greenland's government ...
Greenland leader to meet Danish king amid Trump bid to take …
6 hours ago · Greenland's leader will meet the Danish king in Copenhagen on Wednesday, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said he wanted to take control of the Arctic island, an autonomous territory of ...
Greenland’s independence on the horizon « Euro Weekly News
4 days ago · Once a Danish colony until 1953, Greenland has been warming up to self-governance, officially taking the reins in 2009 with the right to vote for independence. Fast forward to 2023, and Egede’s government unveiled its first draft constitution, setting the stage for a potential breakaway from the old colonial shackles.
Greenland’s leader wants independence from Denmark as
5 days ago · The prime minister of Greenland called for independence from Denmark and removing the “shackles” of colonialism in a strident New Year’s address this week. Greenland, the world’s largest island with a population of around 60,000, was a Danish colony until it became self-ruling with its own parliament in 1979.
Greenland's PM pushes for independence from Denmark
5 days ago · Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede has called for the North Atlantic island to pursue independence from its former colonial ruler Denmark in a New Year speech. The world's biggest island ...
Greenland vows independence from Denmark following Trump's …
1 day ago · Greenland is largely a self-governing territory, but Denmark still holds ultimate authority over the island, which is rich in valuable minerals. Greenland’s prime minister is now pushing for full independence, despite opposition from Denmark’s king. See who else is reporting on this story and ...
Greenland’s leader wants independence from Denmark after …
4 days ago · Greenland was a Danish colony until 1953, when it was redefined as a district of Denmark, and established an independent parliament in 1979. However, Copenhagen continues to enact control over its ...
Greenland unveils draft constitution in push for complete independence …
Jun 2, 2023 · After six years of work, the world’s biggest island has finally unveiled a draft of its constitution. Greenland gained autonomy from Denmark in 1979, but the former colonial power still has...
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