Greenland heads for elections while eyeing Trump’s proposed land grab

As Greenland eyes freedom from Denmark's colonial legacy, a new dynamic unfolds. With Donald Trump renewing his controversial interest in the Arctic territory, the world's largest island finds itself in a rare position of leverage. Amid melting ice, rich mineral reserves, and rising geopolitical stakes, Greenland's upcoming elections could reshape its future—independence, economic revival, or deeper ties with global powers?

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By Sanne Wass, Sara Sjolin, Joe Deaux and Christian Wienberg

Donald Trump's obsession with Greenland has put the world's largest island in an unexpected position of power.  

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