Greenland must form broad coalition to show unity in face of Trump pressure

15/3/2025 6:15

Greenland's political parties must set aside disagreements and swiftly form a broad coalition government to show unity in the face of a U.S. campaign to annex the island, the Democrats said on Friday after winning this week's election.



Jens-Frederik Nielsen, leader of the pro-business party which favours gradual independence from Denmark, expressed the urgency of the situation in a Facebook post following an initial round of coalition discussions.



"This is not the time for political tactics and internal disagreements. The situation for our country is far too serious for that," he said, adding, "When someone threatens us, looks down on us or speaks badly of us, we stand together."



On Thursday, President Donald Trump said the U.S. needed control of Greenland to enhance international security, adding when asked directly about the prospect of annexation: "I think that will happen."



The leaders of the five parties in Greenland's Inatsisartut parliament on Friday rejected Trump's comments.