Greenland votes in election dominated by Trump’s pledge to control island

In Greenland’s parliamentary election, the pro-business Demokraatit party has taken the lead over the Naleraq party, with 30.4 percent of the votes, amid concerns over US President Trump’s interest in the strategically located Arctic island. The election saw high voter turnout, with official results expected in the coming weeks, as Greenland faces geopolitical pressures from the US, Russia, and China in the Arctic region. Greenland’s push for independence from Denmark is a key issue, with concerns over potential economic impacts and the loss of Nordic welfare services.

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