You might have heard that US President-elect Donald Trump has been talking about taking control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous island in the Arctic.
But what does this mean for the people of Greenland, and how do they feel about it?
Trump’s Plans for Greenland
Trump has made it clear that he wants the US to have control over Greenland, calling it an “absolute necessity”.
But the Prime Minister of Greenland, Mute Egede, is not having it. In a recent press conference, Egede said that he’s ready to talk to Trump, but he also made it clear that Greenland wants to be independent.
A Brief History of Greenland Greenland was a Danish colony until 1953, but it’s now a self-governing territory with its own government.
In 2009, the island secured the right to claim independence through a vote, and it seems like that’s exactly what the people of Greenland want.
The US Interest in Greenland
So, why is the US so interested in Greenland? The island is strategically important, and the US already has a military base in the northern part of the territory.
But Egede is keen to emphasize that Greenland’s aspirations for independence should be respected.
“We want to be the master of our own house,” he said. “We want to be independent, but that doesn’t mean we’re cutting all ties with Denmark. We just want to be in charge of our own destiny.”
What’s Next? It’s not clear what’s going to happen next, but one thing is for sure – the people of Greenland are keen to have their voices heard.
With a population of just 57,000 people, Greenland is a small but proud nation, and they’re not going to let anyone push them around.
The Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, has already asked for a meeting with Trump, but it’s not clear if that’s going to happen before his inauguration.
One thing is for sure, though – the world will be watching to see what happens next in this fascinating saga.