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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.”

  • InfynisEnglish
    8·
    4 days ago

    Surely leaving the EU at the same time would be suicide

    • FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      23·
      4 days ago

      But the EU has made it pretty clear that anyone who becomes independent will have to reapply (which takes decade).

      After pressure from Spain via Catalonia and France via Corsica (they want to dissuade separatist movements).

      • InfynisEnglish
        8·
        4 days ago

        Oh damn, I was not aware of that. That sucks

        • superkret@feddit.orgEnglish
          2·
          2 days ago

          Not really. You can’t create a new country and expect to instantly gain EU membership.

          • InfynisEnglish
            2·
            2 days ago

            Is there not an EU citizenship? If all the people of your “new” country are already EU citizens, I wouldn’t expect there to be as many hoops