The center-right party Demokraatit (Democrats) incredibly won the general elections in Greenland, an astonishing result in a context dominated by the debate over independence from Denmark and the interest of the United States in taking control of the territory.
The Democrats, led by Jens-Frederik Nielsen, obtained around 30% of the votes, a significant increase of more than 20% compared to the 2021 elections.
Nielsen highlighted the need for unity in Greenland, especially at a time of great international interest in the island, and announced that his party would seek to negotiate with all political forces to form a coalition government.
Greenland has been under Denmark's control for almost 300 years, although since 2009 it has had the right to call a referendum on independence.
In this context, five of the six main parties in the elections favor independence, although with different approaches to the pace at which it should be achieved.
The Democrats advocate for a gradual process, while the Naleraq party, which came in second with nearly 25% of the votes, prefers immediate independence and closer ties with the United States.
The election result represents a significant shift, as the two main current ruling parties, Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA) and Siumut, which had dominated Greenlandic politics in recent years, placed third and fourth, respectively.
The defeat of these parties has been interpreted as a desire for change in internal politics, including dissatisfaction with new fishing laws and other domestic issues.
