The timing is very interesting, media writing about it at this moment in time. Usually Europeans support independence movements; it would seem biased being against the Greenlanders wishes.
Google translate:
"The strength of Greenland's independence movement from Denmark has increased considerably. And in his New Year's speech, Prime Minister Mute Egede emphasized his dream of breaking free, reports Euractiv.
It is now time for our country to take the next step. Like other countries in the world, we must work to remove the obstacles to cooperation - which we can describe as the shackles of colonialism - and move forward, he said.
The movement has gained momentum in recent years, in part after revelations about Denmark's actions in the former colony. A majority of Greenlanders now support the idea.
Greenland has had the right to declare independence since 2009, but has not yet taken advantage of the opportunity. The Prime Minister also mentioned this in his speech, but did not offer a date for such a vote."
I just don't get why some people are all of a sudden cheering for Canada and Greenland. & that guy was mentioning the avenue with the British Crown, I think was the gist, that New Zealand & Australia are part of it, too. Isn't this just globalization?? I'm a little disappointed by this excitement some of you share & hoped more would be cautious.
I hear you. I think Greenland is interesting since it is such a strategic place on earth, close to the US and has already been under US protection since WWII. Mostly I think the reporting is interesting because of the timing with Trump who has mentioned Greenland several times.
I feel like if Denmark would have done more with Greenland then the populace would have been more keen on staying in the Kingdom. I know that it is mostly barren but there must be a lot more to the largest island on earth.
Exactly. If your citizens wishes for independence and after it is achieved wishes to become part of another country or become its protectorate, then you must have done something rotten (or just nothing at all).
Eventually we'll see what happens, interesting years ahead.
Greenlanders in general support independence. This is not a new development in an of itself, though the timing is interesting.
If Greenland joined the US, us Canadians would have no choice, as we would be boxed in on all sides. Join or die.
The timing is very interesting, media writing about it at this moment in time. Usually Europeans support independence movements; it would seem biased being against the Greenlanders wishes.
Google translate: "The strength of Greenland's independence movement from Denmark has increased considerably. And in his New Year's speech, Prime Minister Mute Egede emphasized his dream of breaking free, reports Euractiv.
The movement has gained momentum in recent years, in part after revelations about Denmark's actions in the former colony. A majority of Greenlanders now support the idea.
Greenland has had the right to declare independence since 2009, but has not yet taken advantage of the opportunity. The Prime Minister also mentioned this in his speech, but did not offer a date for such a vote."
I just don't get why some people are all of a sudden cheering for Canada and Greenland. & that guy was mentioning the avenue with the British Crown, I think was the gist, that New Zealand & Australia are part of it, too. Isn't this just globalization?? I'm a little disappointed by this excitement some of you share & hoped more would be cautious.
I hear you. I think Greenland is interesting since it is such a strategic place on earth, close to the US and has already been under US protection since WWII. Mostly I think the reporting is interesting because of the timing with Trump who has mentioned Greenland several times.
I feel like if Denmark would have done more with Greenland then the populace would have been more keen on staying in the Kingdom. I know that it is mostly barren but there must be a lot more to the largest island on earth.
Yeah, for those points and that it doesn't really have a population, I can understand.
I heard that it has a nuclear repository underground or something.
#1 Gets to be independent.
#2 Negotiates price to lose independence to the USA .
#3 Collects money.
Something is rotten.
In Denmark...
Denmark tried very hard to shut down all it's farmers. It is a WEF country is it not?
Exactly. If your citizens wishes for independence and after it is achieved wishes to become part of another country or become its protectorate, then you must have done something rotten (or just nothing at all). Eventually we'll see what happens, interesting years ahead.