In a bold statement of national identity and autonomy, leading politicians from Greenland's Inatsisartut (Parliament) today declared unequivocally that the island nation has no interest in becoming part of the United States.
The announcement comes in response to recent speculation and informal overtures from U.S. officials regarding potential territorial expansion in the Arctic region.
"We don’t want to be Americans," stated Premier Múte B. Egede during a press conference at the Greenlandic Parliament building. "Greenland is not for sale, and our people are not commodities to be traded in geopolitical games. Our future lies in self-determination, environmental stewardship, and strengthening ties with our Nordic partners, not in assimilation into a foreign power."
The declaration echoes sentiments from 2019 when former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly expressed interest in purchasing Greenland, a proposal swiftly rejected by both Greenlandic and Danish authorities.
With climate change accelerating Arctic melt and opening new shipping routes and resource opportunities, international attention on Greenland has intensified. Recent reports suggest U.S. think tanks and policymakers have revisited the idea, citing strategic military and economic benefits.
Key members of the ruling Siumut party, along with opposition leaders from Inuit Ataqatigiit and Demokraatit, united in their stance. "Our Inuit heritage, language, and way of life are deeply rooted in this land," said Aaja Chemnitz Larsen, leader of Inuit Ataqatigiit.
"Becoming American would erode our cultural sovereignty and expose our fragile ecosystem to unchecked exploitation. We stand firm: Greenland for Greenlanders."
The press release highlights ongoing efforts toward greater independence from Denmark, Greenland's current sovereign overseer. Since gaining home rule in 1979 and expanded self-governance in 2009, Greenland has pursued economic diversification through sustainable fishing, mining, and tourism.
Politicians emphasized that any future discussions on status would prioritize the will of the 56,000 residents, many of whom rely on traditional hunting and face acute challenges from global warming.
International observers note that the U.S. maintains Thule Air Base in northern Greenland under a 1951 defense agreement with Denmark, which already provides strategic Arctic presence. However Greenlandic leaders called for transparency in such arrangements, insisting they must benefit local communities.
The government invites dialogue with global partners on climate action and Arctic cooperation but draws a clear line against territorial acquisition. "Respect for our autonomy is non-negotiable," Premier Egede concluded.