Donald Trump
Greenland's independence and US acquisition
Negative
Repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, even stating that the US needs Greenland for national security and will get it one way or another.
Donald Trump
Greenland's independence
Negative
His actions have put Greenland in the spotlight and fueled the debate on its future ties with Denmark.
Mute Egede (Prime Minister of Greenland)
Greenland's independence and US acquisition
Negative
Condemned Trump's lack of respect for Greenland and advocates for a gradual transition towards autonomy, prioritizing citizen security.
Mute Egede (Prime Minister of Greenland)
Relationship between Greenland and Denmark
Negative
Criticized Denmark's past colonial wrongdoings and called for freeing Greenland from "the shackles of colonialism".
Mute Egede (Prime Minister of Greenland)
Greenland's election
Positive
His handling of Trump's challenge and strong words against Denmark are expected to gain him votes.
Pele Broberg (Leader of Naleraq)
Greenland's independence
Positive
Advocates for immediate independence from Denmark and closer defense dealings with Washington, suggesting Greenland could be out of the Danish kingdom in three years.
Pele Broberg (Leader of Naleraq)
Greenland's election
Positive
His party has gained momentum by riding the wave of discontent with Denmark.
Justus Hansen (Demokraatit party candidate)
Greenland's independence
Negative
Believes it is too soon to push for independence due to Greenland's economic reliance on Denmark.
Masaana Egede (Editor of Greenlandic newspaper Sermitsiaq)
Greenland's election
Negative
States that the debate over independence, fueled by Trump, has overshadowed other key issues such as healthcare and social problems.
Nauja Bianco (Danish-Greenlandic policy expert)
Greenland's independence
Neutral
Highlights that the spotlight on Greenland is unprecedented and that the goal of independence has been decades in the making.
Martin Breum (Arctic expert)
Greenland's election
Neutral
Predicts that Mute Egede's actions will give him a lot of votes and that Naleraq will be a larger factor in parliament.
Kaj Kleist (Veteran Greenlandic politician)
Greenland's independence
Neutral
Estimates that achieving full independence could take 10 to 15 years due to necessary preparations and negotiations with the Danish government.
Greenlandic Voters
Greenland's independence and US acquisition
Negative
85% do not wish to become part of the United States, and nearly half see Trump's interest as a threat.
Greenlandic Voters
Greenland's independence
Neutral
Almost 80% back moves towards future statehood, but half would be less enthusiastic if it meant lower living standards.
Denmark
Greenland's independence and US acquisition
Neutral
Repeatedly rebuffed Trump's demands to acquire Greenland.
Denmark
Relationship between Greenland and Denmark
Negative
Has controlled Greenland for about 300 years and has been criticized for past mistreatment of Inuit people.