Greenland Moves Closer to Independence

Greenlanders overwhelmingly reject American sovereignty as Trump’s renewed interest in their territory backfires, with 84% now demanding complete independence from all foreign powers.

Story Highlights

84% of Greenlanders support independence from Denmark, up from 67.7% in 2019
All six major Greenlandic political parties unanimously back independence movement
Trump’s interest paradoxically strengthened Greenlandic resolve for self-determination
Greenland officially declared independence as its goal in February 2024

Arctic Self-Determination Gains Momentum

President Trump’s strategic interest in Greenland has produced an unintended consequence: strengthening Greenlandic determination to achieve complete independence rather than trading Danish oversight for American control. The 2025 polling data reveals unprecedented unity among Greenlanders, with 84% supporting independence—a dramatic increase from 67.7% in 2019. This surge reflects growing frustration with external powers making decisions about their homeland without consulting the people who actually live there.

Constitutional Framework Enables Independence Path

The 2009 Self-Government Act provides Greenlanders with a legal pathway to independence, requiring approval from both a Greenlandic referendum and the Danish Parliament. Unlike neighboring territories such as Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and Newfoundland, Greenland has never held an independence referendum despite possessing this constitutional right. Legal scholars argue that Greenland also maintains the right to unilateral independence under international law as a former colony, particularly given that Denmark’s 1953 incorporation occurred without democratic consent from Greenlanders.

Political Unity Behind Independence Movement

All six major Greenlandic political parties now support independence, creating rare political consensus on this fundamental issue. This unity stems from shared principles of self-determination and local control over natural resources, including rare earth minerals and hydrocarbon reserves critical to global supply chains. The independence commission completed its constitutional proposal in 2023, followed by Greenland’s formal declaration in February 2024 that independence represents the territory’s official goal.

The convergence of American strategic interests with Greenlandic independence aspirations creates a paradoxical situation where external pressure accelerates rather than impedes the independence movement. Greenlanders view complete sovereignty as the solution to centuries of foreign control, whether Danish, American, or any other external power. This reflects fundamental conservative principles of self-governance and local control, demonstrating how communities can reject globalist interference when given the opportunity to chart their own course.