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Pro-business opposition party leads Greenland election

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Posted on March 12, 2025

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NUUK, Greenland (Reuters) - Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party held a clear lead after most votes were counted in Tuesday's closely watched parliamentary election, in a vote

Demokraatit Party Takes Lead in Greenland's Parliamentary Election

NUUK, Greenland (Reuters) - Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party held a clear lead after most votes were counted in Tuesday's closely watched parliamentary election, in a vote dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump's pledge to take control over the island.

Demokraatit, which favours a slow approach to independence from Denmark, won 30.4% of the votes in the election with over 90% of ballots counted, up from 9.1% in 2021, ahead of the opposition Naleraq party, which favours rapid independence, at 23.7%.

(Reporting by Tom Little in Nuuk and Stine Jacobsen in Copenhagen, editing by Terje Solsvik)

Key Takeaways

  • Demokraatit party leads with 30.4% of votes.
  • Election focused on U.S. interest in Greenland.
  • Demokraatit supports slow independence from Denmark.
  • Naleraq party favors rapid independence.
  • Over 90% of ballots counted in the election.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which party is leading in the Greenland election?
The pro-business opposition Demokraatit party is leading after most votes were counted.
What percentage of votes did Demokraatit receive?
Demokraatit won 30.4% of the votes in the election, a significant increase from 9.1% in 2021.
What is Demokraatit's stance on independence?
Demokraatit favors a slow approach to independence from Denmark.

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