Greenland Opposition Leader Criticizes Denmark’s Threats, Calls for Independence

Greenland’s largest opposition party leader and former Foreign Minister, Pele Broberg, has accused Denmark of using threats to suppress the island’s independence aspirations.

Speaking to RIA Novosti, Broberg said, “Every time we talk about independence, they [the Danes] threaten us,” adding that Danish politicians frequently undermine Greenland’s self-governance law when independence is discussed.

Broberg highlighted the lack of concrete plans among some pro-independence parties but noted that his party, Naleraq, has a clear strategy. If Naleraq wins the 2025 parliamentary elections, they intend to submit a referendum application for independence immediately.

Drawing parallels to Greenland’s departure from the European Union in the 1980s, Broberg estimates that the independence process could take up to three years once initiated.

He dismissed any possibility of the United States purchasing Greenland, despite past interest expressed by former US President Donald Trump. Broberg emphasized that Greenland’s autonomy is firmly supported by its people, with 75% favoring independence from Denmark and negligible support for joining the United States. He criticized Denmark for failing to respect Greenland’s aspirations, affirming that the push for self-determination is a priority for Naleraq.