Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede has framed today's vote as a "fateful choice." Polls show most support independence from Denmark, but the speed and timing of such a move are matters of debate.

While independence from Denmark has been a rallying cry for political parties contesting the election, they — and most Greenlanders — don't want to become a part of the U.S., either.

Greenland may seek independence, but joining the U.S. is unlikely, Denmark states. President-elect Donald Trump's comments on acquiring Greenland have surprised European allies and strained relations.

Greenland, the world’s biggest island, has been part of Denmark for 600 years although its 57,000 people now govern their own domestic affairs. The island’s government led by Prime Minister ...

Opinion polls show that a majority of Greenland's 57,000 inhabitants support independence from Denmark, but many oppose seeking independence too quickly, fearing their island could become worse ...

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Copenhagen is willing to invest more in Greenland as Denmark tries to fend off U ...

A political party in Greenland that favors an incremental approach to independence from Denmark came first in the Arctic territory's parliamentary election. But a pro-U.S. party recorded its best ...

Greenland parliamentary elections produced an upset win by a party favoring gradual independence from Denmark. President Trump openly covets the vast island.

Mr Vance on Friday said Denmark has "underinvested" in Greenland's security and demanded that Denmark change its approach as President Donald Trump pushes to take over the Danish territory.

Vance said he wants Greenland to have American weapons, not Chinese weapons, and that he believes a partnership could be secured once the arctic nation votes for independence from Denmark.

The prime minister of Greenland called on the country to strive for greater independence from its mother country, Denmark, in a New Year’s address delivered this week, in light of the ...