Greenland to Announce New Coalition Government Amid Rising US Interest
A new four-party coalition government is set to be unveiled in Greenland on Friday, as the island grapples with increasing pressure from the United States regarding its political future, according to local media reports.
The announcement coincides with the visit of US Vice President JD Vance to the Arctic region. His travel plans, which initially caused controversy in both Greenland and Denmark, now include a stop at the Pituffik US military base.
Initially, Vance, his wife Usha, and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz had planned to attend a Greenlandic dog-sled race without an official invitation, sparking criticism from local authorities.
Greenlandic broadcaster KNR reported that the coalition will be formally introduced at 11:00 AM local time. A source confirmed that Jens-Frederik Nielsen, leader of the Democrats, will head the new government following his party’s gains in the March 11 election.
Nielsen has urged political factions to set aside differences and form a united front against US efforts to exert influence over Greenland. The coalition will hold a majority with 23 out of 31 seats in parliament. However, the pro-independence Naleraq party, which gained seats in the election, has chosen not to join the alliance.
Former US President Donald Trump had previously emphasized Greenland’s strategic significance to American security, a stance widely opposed by Greenlanders. Acting Prime Minister Mute Egede has repeatedly affirmed that Greenland’s future will be determined solely by its people.
