Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte Egede has made a bold call for his nation to seek independence from Denmark, signaling a shift in the Arctic territory’s future. Speaking on Wednesday, Egede declared it was “time to take the next step,” criticizing Greenland’s continued dependence on a government based thousands of miles away in Europe.

Egede described Denmark’s oversight as a remnant of the “colonial era,” arguing that Greenland must remove “the shackles” of this relationship to achieve true equality. He emphasized the need for Greenland to control its own trade relations and partnerships, no longer relying on Denmark as an intermediary.

NEW: Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede calls for independence from Denmark as Donald Trump ramps up his calls for acquiring the territory.

"It is now time to take the next step for our country," Egede said.

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🚨BREAKING: Greenland PM Múte Egede signals he wants independence from Denmark as President-Elect Donald Trump expresses interest in buying the island territory.

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“The Greenlandic people’s option for independence has been adopted through the provisions of the Self-Government Act,” Egede said. He highlighted that the groundwork for independence is already underway, including the drafting of a constitution and preparations for Greenland to function as an autonomous state.

BREAKING: Denmark has placed its Greenland fleet on high alert in response to Donald Trump’s threats to purchase the tropical paradise pic.twitter.com/fhRCRcHe23

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Despite Trump’s assertions, Egede was quick to reaffirm Greenland’s sovereignty, rejecting any suggestion of foreign ownership. “Greenland is ours,” he said. “We are not for sale and will never be for sale. We must not lose our long struggle for freedom.”

Greenland's response to Trump's offer to buy their country. pic.twitter.com/EJs7BnD9jd

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The move toward independence reflects a growing determination among Greenlanders to shape their own future. With constitutional preparations advancing and Egede’s strong rhetoric, Greenland is signaling its readiness to take control of its political and economic destiny.

If Trump succeeds in annexing Canada to the US and buying Greenland from Denmark:

1-The US would become the biggest nation by area 21.9 million km2 (Russia is 17km2)

2-The US population would become 381,600,000 (still in 3rd)

3-The Panama Canal would add
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