Polling stations closed in Greenland on Tuesday in a closely watched parliamentary election, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to acquire the mineral-rich Arctic island fueled debate over independence from Denmark.
Voting was extended past the 2200 GMT deadline due to high turnout across 72 polling stations. A final vote count is expected within five hours, according to Greenland’s election authority.
Since taking office in January, Trump has emphasized Greenland’s strategic importance and vowed to bring it under U.S. control, calling it vital to national security. The vast Arctic island, home to just 57,000 people, has become a key geopolitical flashpoint as melting ice caps expose critical mineral resources and open new shipping routes.
Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark but relies on $1 billion in annual subsidies from Copenhagen.
In 2009, it gained the right to declare full independence through a referendum but has not done so due to economic concerns.
The Naleraq party, which supports fast-tracking independence, has gained momentum, fueled by U.S. attention and fresh accusations of Denmark’s historic exploitation of Greenland’s mineral wealth.
A January poll showed a majority supports independence, though opinions vary on timing and economic viability.
Election results are expected within hours as all major parties debate the path toward independence.
Denmark and Greenland’s leadership have rejected Trump’s offer, but U.S. interest has reshaped the political landscape.
The next government could push for a secession deal with Copenhagen, potentially bringing it to a vote before the next election in four years.
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