| "If Greenland declares independence" -> "If Greenland unilaterally declares independence" Of course, you can't do that, there are criminal consequence: yes you can get arrested for that. Like in any country. There are even worse: financial consequences (600M USD lost per year!). But what if a richer buddy offers you protection and more money ? In that specific agreement: > "The agreement on independence shall be endorsed by a referendum in Greenland. The agreement shall furthermore be subject to the consent of the Folketing [Danish Parliament]." It's "yes, you can leave, but you need our permission". Today, Danish parliament is not really happy at the idea of giving away Greenland to anyone. https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/08/danish-soldiers-would-sh... They won't shoot at the US, but they can repress protests if that gets too far. |
Finding a new "buddy" to replace Denmark makes no sense. Why would they want to swap their dependence on a country which likes its welfare state (and is demonstrably good at administering it) for one which takes a notoriously dim view on such things?
2) Greenland becoming independent implies changing the borders of the kingdom of Denmark. That obviously requires a decision by parliament, no way around it.
Anyone interested in the facts can see the law in question here:
https://www.lovtidende.dk/api/pdf/125052
It would obviously not exist if Denmark was hellbent on denying Greenland its independence. All it does is lay out an orderly and straightforward process for the transition.