Summary
Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede renewed calls for independence from Denmark in his New Year speech, citing the need to overcome colonial legacies and reshape Greenland’s future.
Egede highlighted dissatisfaction with historical Danish policies, including forced birth control in the 20th century, and noted Greenland’s self-governance since 2009 allows for an independence vote.
While most of Greenland’s 57,000 residents support independence, debates persist over its economic impact due to reliance on Danish aid and fishing.
Greenland’s government rejected U.S. offers to purchase the island, asserting it is “not for sale.”
His wording could be better
He’s not wrong in the basic idea, though.
Greenland becomes independent and then wwould remain independent for about a week before either Russia or the USA come knocking on their door and they won’t take no for an answer
The whole reason they want to leave in the first place is the legacy of colonialism. Calling them inbreeds doesn’t help anything and hearkens back to that period, imo.
Reminds me of how France has been booted out of much of West Africa. I have seen online mocking the West African nations for turning their backs on France, pointing out that Russia is an even worse partner while often ignoring the fact that France refusing to fully face their colonial legacy is the wedge that Russia exploited in the first place.
I wish more people would lead with empathy, I think it would solve many problems.