By South China Morning Post | Created at 2025-03-12 06:51:43 | Updated at 2025-03-12 12:47:51
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Greenland’s voters have thrown their weight behind a slower approach to independence, electing Demokraatit as the surprise winner in a general election overshadowed by Donald Trump’s plans to take over the Arctic Island.
The socially liberal party emerged as the biggest with 29.9 per cent of the ballots as counting was completed.
The results underscored how split the population was on the topic, as Naleraq, the party seeking the fastest break-up with Denmark, finished second. The group had led the count early on, but came out with 24.5 per cent of the votes, according to the tally published by the government on Wednesday.
The two increased their backing from just 9.1 per cent and 12 per cent four years ago, respectively.
The new 31-member parliament will be crucial in defining Greenland’s path to become its own nation and which countries it may align itself with once that happens.
