Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte Egede has issued a strong call for independence, stating that the time has come for the Arctic territory to forge its own path. Egede’s remarks, delivered in a recent speech, emphasized that Greenland can no longer remain under Denmark’s control while striving for equality and self-governance.
Egede argued that Greenland’s relationship with Denmark is rooted in a colonial past that continues to hinder its progress. He stated that the arrangement has failed to create full equality and that Greenland must now take charge of its own future, particularly in trade and international relations.
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.
"Like other countries in the world, we must work to remove the… pic.twitter.com/uiRXzchjN7
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“For our cooperation with other countries, and our trade relations, cannot continue to take place solely through Denmark,” Egede declared. He highlighted the legal mechanisms already in place for Greenland to achieve sovereignty, noting that work on a draft constitution has begun as part of preparations for full independence.
🚨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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This announcement follows heightened global interest in Greenland, particularly from the United States. President Donald Trump previously described Greenland’s strategic importance as vital to U.S. national security. Trump declared that American control over Greenland is essential for ensuring global freedom and stability, comments that drew international attention.
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 dismissed the notion of Greenland ever being sold or controlled by another country. “Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale,” he stated in response to Trump’s remarks. Egede emphasized Greenland’s long struggle for independence and its determination to maintain sovereignty.
Donald Trump has been spotted restoring power to Greenland 🇬🇱 😂 pic.twitter.com/gpqzO5CE4n
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With efforts to draft a constitution underway and Egede’s leadership rallying support for independence, Greenland is preparing to take steps toward shaping its own destiny as an autonomous state.
Greenland's response to Trump's offer to buy their country. pic.twitter.com/EJs7BnD9jd
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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
