Greenland's Prime Minister, Mute Egede, has taken a strong stance against US President Donald Trump, who has reiterated his desire to annex the island. Egede said "enough is enough" and called on political leaders to discuss a plan to reject Trump's demands. Greenland's incoming Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the leader of the Democratic Party, also rejected Trump's comments, saying they were unacceptable and that it was important for Greenlanders to stand together on these issues.
President Trump has said that the United States needs Greenland for national security reasons and that he could send American troops to take control of the island. He has also noted that the United States already has several military bases in Greenland and that more troops could be added. However, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has refused to get involved in discussions on Greenland's status.
Greenlandic leaders, including Nielsen, are clear that they do not want to become American, but want to preserve their identity and create an independent state in the future. In the recent elections, the Democratic Party won and became a strong opponent of Trump's attempts to annex the island, which is a territory of Denmark. Most of the population has also expressed support for independence from Denmark.
Greenland is the world's largest island, with about 56,000 inhabitants, and has been under Danish control for about 300 years. After gaining autonomy in 1979, Greenland has benefited from relations with Denmark, including passports and healthcare, but is also seeking an independent path in the future. (A2 Televizion)
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