US interest boosts Greenland's independence bid in talks with Denmark, party says


Candidate Juno Berthelsen for Naleraq party poses during an interview with Reuters in Nuuk, Greenland, February 7, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

NUUK, Greenland (Reuters) - Renewed U.S. interest has given a boost to Greenland's independence movement and strengthened its position in future secession talks with Denmark, according to the country's leading pro-independence party.

The Arctic island is due to vote on March 11 in an election where independence has become the main topic, following recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump that Denmark should cede control to the United States due to its strategic importance for American security.

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