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Greenland's Independence Currently Unrealistic, Says Parliament Deputy Speaker
Greenland's Independence Currently Unrealistic, Says Parliament Deputy Speaker
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Greenland's independence remains unrealistic in the foreseeable future due to economic and demographic factors, as well as its close ties to Denmark, the Greenlandic parliament's deputy speaker Bentiaraq Ottosen told RIA Novosti.
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"Greenland's independence is not a reality, maybe in five or ten years," he said. Ottosen added that Greenland needed to remain within Denmark's borders, as the two sides were almost united, while the Arctic island's population is approximately 56,000 compared to Denmark's 5 million, making Greenland "too small in a large country." The deputy speaker underscored the inherent complexity of independence, arguing that the island's future must be decided by Greenlanders themselves and not by outside agendas.
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Greenland's Independence Currently Unrealistic, Says Parliament Deputy Speaker
09:52 GMT 27.01.2026 (Updated: 13:02 GMT 27.01.2026) BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - Greenland's independence remains unrealistic in the foreseeable future due to economic and demographic factors, as well as its close ties to Denmark, the Greenlandic parliament's deputy speaker Bentiaraq Ottosen told RIA Novosti.
"Greenland's independence is not a reality, maybe in five or ten years," he said.
Ottosen added that Greenland needed to remain within Denmark's borders, as the two sides were almost united, while the Arctic island's population is approximately 56,000 compared to Denmark's 5 million, making Greenland "too small in a large country."
The deputy speaker underscored the inherent complexity of independence, arguing that the island's future must be decided by Greenlanders themselves and not by outside agendas.
Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. However, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that the Arctic island should become part of the United States. Danish and Greenlandic authorities have warned Washington against seizing the island, noting that they expect respect for their territorial integrity.
