Greenland's upcoming national election could set the stage for a later referendum on its future control, as President Trump has renewed his quest to take over the natural resources-rich arctic land.

The president says the United States needs to “get” Greenland “one way or the other.” The territory has banned political contributions from overseas.

Greenland’s Prime Minister, Mute Egede on Monday said President Donald Trump of the United States has not treated Greenlanders with respect since expressing his renewed interest in acquiring the vast,

Greenland Prime Minister Mute B. Egede answers journalists questions, after a parliament session at Greenland's parliament Inatsisartut in Nuuk Greenland, February 4, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - U.

The leader of Greenland's parliament has reminded President Trump that Greenland is not up for grabs, a day before the island's elections.

President Trump keeps saying he wants to “get” Greenland. On Tuesday, Greenland votes for a new parliament that could shape its future relations with the United States.

Greenlanders are about to hold a key election on Tuesday as they have been pushed into the global spotlight in the weeks since U.S.

Donald Trump has made people feel “insecure” and not shown Greenland “respect”, its prime minister has warned on the eve of elections on the Arctic island.

In a typical year, elections on the sparsely populated island of Greenland would probably go unnoticed by the rest of the world. However, with President Trump’s vow that “one way or another” America will acquire it,