Greenland’s independence movement sees opportunity in Trump’s interest

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Greenland’s push for full independence has gained attention to US President Donald Trump’s controversial remarks to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

While the independence movement in Greenland sees this as a chance to promote their case, the recent vote reveals that 85% of Greenlanders are against joining the United States.

Qupanuk Olsen, Greenland’s most prominent online influencer with 1.6 million followers, has spoken against Trump’s aggressive rhetoric. As a member of the Inuit community, which has endured over a thousand years of harsh conditions, Olsen remains in deficiency.

“I have chosen not to be afraid, just as I have chosen not to be scared,” she said. “We just have to find out how we can best dance with Trump. How can we make the best deal out of this? How can we make it something profitable or useful for our future here in Greenland? It is a very colonial mindset to believe that if Denmark no longer has Greenland, the US will just take it. It is colonizers who speak another colonizer. We are human beings. “

When he spoke from the Greenlandic capital of Nuuk, Euronews emphasized the correspondent Shona Murray the nuanced ambitions of Greenlanders. “While the vast majority do not see their future as part of the United States, it does not mean that they want to remain closely tied to Denmark. Many people here want stronger autonomy and greater respect for the self-determination of the original Inuit people, although opinions vary in the extent of this independence. “

A local resident repeated this feeling and said, “I think what Greenland really strives for is self -government and independence. Denmark’s economic and financial support is important, but I can see why the US is interested. Greenland’s geopolitical position and natural resources are very valuable, especially for military purposes. “

Those who long for independence believe that the most viable way forward is to make strategic agreements with the United States while maintaining existing ties with Europe.

Pele Broberg, a Greenlandic MP of the Naleraq Party, recognized Trump’s role in promoting the cause of independence.

“You have to admit that Trump has done a lot of good for the independence movement,” Brobberg said. “When he is not in the office, people don’t care about Greenland. His interest has given us the opportunity to explain what is happening here. We are not isolationists – we will work with the rest of the world, not just Denmark. “

Polling data also shows the dilemma of Greenlanders’ ambitions; While 84% want independence from Denmark, while 45% would only wish if it has no negative impact on their standard of living.

Currently, the path to sovereignty remains a delicate balancing act shaped by global geopolitics and the sustained resilience of Greenland’s people.