Opposition Secures Major Victory in Greenland's Parliamentary Election

Demokraatit emerges as the leading party, prompting coalition talks and raising questions about Greenland's path to independence from Denmark.

The social-liberal Demokraatit party won 29.9% of the vote, more than tripling its previous result, while the nationalist Naleraq party secured 24.5%.
The outgoing government, led by Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA) and Siumut, suffered significant losses, with both parties losing over 14 percentage points compared to the last election.
Coalition negotiations are now necessary, as no single party holds a majority in the 31-seat Parliament.
Independence from Denmark remains a key issue, with most Greenlanders supporting the idea but divided on the timeline and economic readiness.
The election results come against the backdrop of U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial rhetoric about acquiring Greenland, which has been widely rejected by the island's population.