Greenland, the largest island in the world, Opinions on Tuesday To select the next Parliament and the government.
Elections to the Danish region with fine population usually catch local attention. However, this opinion has arrived at a time when the geographical political significance of the island has increased, US President Donald Trump is openly – and frequently – declares his intention to get it.
Greenland, technically a part of the North America, is rich in mineral sources, which is located in half of Russia and the United States, and is already the base of the United States.
“I think we will get it. One way or the other way, we’re going to get it, ”Trump told the US Congress last week to get a pushback from the Greenlandic leaders.
So who is going to vote in the election? What are the main parties? What are the main points that run to voters? And what is danger to Greenland?
Who is voting and how does it work?
About 000 56,3 people from Greenland, 000 5,3 citizens are eligible to vote for selecting members of the Members in the Greenland Parliament in the Parliament of Greenland.
There is a standard representation system in the election, meaning that the seats are distributed based on the path of the votes received by each party.
The polling stations will start at 9am (11:00 GMT) in the morning and close at 8 pm (22:00 gmt) in the local time. Despite the large and remote landscapes of the country, high voter voting is estimated, approximately 70 to 75 percent, according to experts, said Al Jazira.
If given to relatively small voters, the initial results are usually available within a few hours after the voting is closed, if confirmable, the final result is usually announced the next day.
Who are the main parties and what are they standing?
Many parties are contesting. Some have the same opinion about the need for economic development, but every party still has its own vision on what to do in the future of Greenland:
- The person connected (IA): There are 11 seats in the left -wing party parliament under the leadership of the present Prime Minister Nareful words. It supports Greenlandic freedom and suggests that a referendum can be made in the coming years – but not required in this election cycle.
- Ahead: A long-established party leading the Parliament in the past is currently against the opposition. It also supports freedom, but it is more slowly favorable to focus on economic development.
- Nalrara: A strong freedom supporter who focuses on the Greenlandic cultural identity and self -determination, demands the overall sovereignty.
- Democrats: A center-right party that preferred economic growth, education and healthcare. It also advocates for freedom, but like some other parties, emphasizes the need for financial stability as needed.
- Existence: A generous-perpetrator party that supports the strong relationship with Denmark. The current setup, which is enjoying some autonomy under Denmark, is believed to support the financial growth of the island.
Key points
Freedom
That’s balance The most important and extremist theme In this election, some parties advocated big self -government organizations and others demanded transition more slowly.
Trump has repeatedly demanded the acquisition of the island and told the American Congress last week that doing so would improve national and international security.
Had his comments Prime Minister Age quickly breaks downWho announced: “Greenland is ours.”
Some experts believe that Trump’s remarks have discussed Danmark’s independence, which gives an annual grant to the island.
Jennifer Spence, director of the Arctic enterprise of the Beller Center for Science and International Affairs, told Al Jazia, “There is a spectrum of opinion on how quickly or how much freedom should be taken.
She said, “But I think, overall, (in the discussion to capture the island), Greenlanders galvanized their desire to interact with the world they want and finally get full independence,” she said.
Others indicate that the threat of US acquisition has really increased the relationship between Greenland’s Copenhagen – and their mutual dependence.
Richard Powell, a professor of Arctic Studies at the University of Cambridge, said that freedom was still “widely popular long -term target”, while Trump’s latest intervention was “Greenland’s future in the state of Denmark, at least for the next few decades”.
Finally, “Greenland government has the power to call the freedom referendum if the government wants,” Powell said. “It does not depend on Denmark or the United States.”
Abe Volvardsen, a professor of cultural history at the University of Greenland, said most Greenlanders have been supporting full freedom for many years.
“This is not a new development,” Volvardson told Al Jazira. Since Trump began to show interest in bringing the island under the control of the United States, “growing international attention on Greenland” is “what is new.”
Since the geographical political value of the island is now “undisputed”, the negotiations of Greenland have been strengthened to get more autonomy in the dialogue with Denmark, VolkardSen said.
He said that the debate about whether Greenland eventually declares freedom to be, but instead, “How to achieve this goal and when can it be achieved.”
Economic Development:
Greenland’s economy depends mainly on its fishing industry and Danish financial help.
Some parties argue that expanding industries such as mining, tourism and resources transcript will help Greenland to be economically more independent.
Greenland’s rare earth’s minerals and other natural resources have drawn attention to global powers. Powell said, “It is estimated that 25 percent of the rest of the world’s rare earth and serious minerals are in Greenland,” which has made the global supply chains a potential player.
But the central ingredients of Greenland’s financial future will not be easy to make and mining. So far a handful of companies have invested in their mining sector – and the indigenous population of Greenland has opposed the extractive industries.
Spence said, “Due to the high costs and difficult conditions of mining in Greenland, there are also huge questions about the financial viability of these resources. “There are questions about environmental risks and results and health, social and cultural risks for Greenlanders to try to access these minerals for Greenland.”
However, according to Volcardson, Greenland is a “unique moment of opportunity”, which is considered to be the opportunity to re -define their relationship with Denmark and create a new international partnership.
He said, “Investment is interested in investing even though global awareness of the geographical importance of Greenland is increasing – especially in the mining sector, which is important to the economic future of the country,” he said.
How will the election affect Greenland’s foreign relations?
This election can play an important role in the size of the Greenland approach to international partnership.
Powell said he would strengthen his relationship with Greenland Denmark and enhance financial relations with the US, Iceland and Canada.
“This election will strengthen the principle that this Greenland is selected internationally. The election is the election that people hear a democratic voice.
Spence believes that this result will give the world a “complete independence from the state of Denmark”, as well as the view of what will be used to respond to the US interests on the island.
He also highlighted who will cooperate to enhance the interests and strategic priorities, he said.
How much control does Denmark control over Greenland?
Greenland is now an autonomous Danish region and has been slowly increasing its autonomy from Denmark for years.
It was a limited self-regulation approved in 1979. In, after which there was a widespread self-nation, which has the right to declare independence through Denmark through referendum.
Today, Greenland manages most of your home transactions with Police Management, but Denmark still monitors foreign policy and defense cases.
Denmark’s financial support for Greenland is also serious, Powell pointed out.
Copenhagen offers annual block subsidy to Greenland, which is about 70 570m, which is more than half of the total budget of Greenland and 20 percent of the island’s total home production (GDP).
With the investment of the expected voters, the election results are widely expected to provide insight from Greenland’s political path.
But according to Volcardson, “radical changes will not be expected”.
He said the rival political parties agree on many important issues and there is no possibility of a complete change in the government.
Greenland and Denmark are likely to be discussed again after the election, Volcarden said.
He said the “goal” is to make Greenland more authority and diverse its position in the wide network of trade partners. “Strengthening the cooperation of his Western neighbors – especially the United States and Canada – is a natural step in this direction.”
Why is Trump so much interest in Greenland?
Greenland’s Strategic location and probability of resources Trump’s attention has been caught.
In १ In, Trump was interested in buying Greenland during the first presidential tenure and quoted its strategic significance and resource wealth. This interest is permanent.
Greenland offers the smallest way from North America to Europe, which gives the United States a strategic hand for its army and ballistic missiles for an early-consumption system.
The United States has also kept the airbase in Greenland and expressed the interest in increasing the presence of military by placing a radar in the water connecting Greenland, Iceland and the United Kingdom.
This water is the entrance of the Russian and Chinese ships, which has tried to observe Washington. China also wants to prevent China from domination in general on the island and the Arctic region.
In recent years, Russia has increased its naval presence, deployed missile system and extended weapons test in those areas.
Currently all five parties in Parliament have said that they do not want Greenland to be part of the United States.
A opinion survey published last month has also shown that 85 percent of Greenlanders oppose the idea, almost half that they are considered to be a danger to Trump’s interests.
Volvhardsen said that one of the most controversial issues in the campaign is whether Greenland should actively engage with the United States.
He said, “Some political individuals advocate for early discussion to explain the purpose of the United States and to find the potential negotiations that can benefit both parties.” “Others have seen it very dangerous … and argues that Greenland should strengthen the existing partnership with Denmark and Europe instead.”