Greenland Parliament Ratifies Security Agreement with US
Summary
Greenland’s parliament has ratified a security agreement with the United States and Denmark that expands the US military presence on the island and reaffirms Danish sovereignty. The deal will take effect after parliamentary procedures in Greenland and Denmark are completed.
Key Points
- Greenland’s parliament approved a security agreement with the United States and Denmark by a vote of 16 lawmakers in favor, none against and seven abstentions.
- The agreement expands the US military presence on the strategically important Arctic island while reaffirming Denmark’s sovereignty and Greenlanders’ right to self-determination.
- Donald Trump, Mette Frederiksen and Jens-Frederik Nielsen signed the agreement on Sept. 22.
- The Danish Parliament is set to begin reviewing the legislation on Nov. 11, with a vote scheduled for Nov. 19.
