Greenland responds to Trump’s threats: "We decided our future"

Chijioke Obinna

Greenland responds to Trump's threats: "We decided our future"

The elected prime minister of the Autonomous Danish region of Greenland, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, wanted to close the annexationist claims of the US President, Donald Trump, stress this Sunday and stressed that “the United States will not have Greenland.”

“I want to make it clear: The United States will not have Greenland. We do not belong to anyone else. It is we who say our future, “said Nielsen in a message posted on Facebook.

In any case, he has advocated a calm answer. “We must not react with fear. We must react calmly, dignity and cohesion“He pointed out. Greenland” only belongs to its inhabitants. So it was yesterday. So it’s today and it will be in the future. “

Nielsen’s Democratic Party won the elections on March 11 after a campaign marked by the statements of US President Donald Trump, about his intentions of adding Greenland to the United States for national security reasons.

Nielsen has formed a wide coalition between its party and three other formations to govern the region, which depends on Denmark, although with a High degree of political autonomy For its 57,000 inhabitants. Areas such as Foreign Affairs and Defense are exclusive competence of Copenhagen.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.