Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede called for the country’s independence from Denmark during his New Year’s speech.
“The Greenlandic people’s opportunity for independence has been adopted through the provisions of the Self-Government Act, thereby creating a legal basis for how independence can be achieved,” Egede said, according to The Hill.
“A draft constitution for our country has also been prepared,” he added.
Breaking News: Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede has officially announced a desire to obtain independence from Denmark in the wake of President Trump’s comments about buying the island territory for the United States.
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Egede’s comments follow President Trump hinting at purchasing Greenland.
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