The Demokraatit Party's victory could boost Trump's attempts to tap the island's mineral wealth, though their leader said his interest in acquiring Greenland is "a threat to our political independence.

President Donald Trump’s at-times threatening remarks about seizing Greenland have lent fresh momentum to the self-governing territory’s independence movement

Greenland's legislative elections focus on independence from Denmark, influenced by recent US interest. Most parties support sovereignty but differ on timelines. Current government sees economic self-sufficiency as a prerequisite,

Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party, which favours a slow approach to independence from Denmark, won a parliamentary election that was dominated by Trump's pledge to take control of the island.

At a time when Greenland's international significance is on the rise, right-wing opposition parties Demokraatit and Naleraq saw a surge of support in Tuesday's election, defeating the ruling left-wing

"If Trump can negotiate an agreement that gives the U.S. assurances that Greenland will not open up its society to Chinese bases, Chinese mines or Russian influence, then it's sor

Elections in Greenland don't tend to draw much outside attention. President Donald Trump's expansionist designs on it have changed that.