The parliament of Greenland has officially ratified a security agreement signed alongside the United States and Denmark this past September. The legislative body in Nuuk approved the measure on Tuesday with a vote of 16 in favor and none against, while seven members abstained.
The agreement was designed to address and resolve geopolitical tensions that surfaced after former U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to take control of the mineral-rich, self-governing Danish territory. The White House had previously indicated in January that it was exploring various options for acquiring Greenland, including the potential deployment of U.S. military forces, a move that prompted significant alarm across European governments and sparked intense diplomatic efforts.
Addressing lawmakers just before the vote, Múte B. Egede emphasized the necessity of the deal, stating, "We must accept that peace and stability are no longer something we can take for granted."
Not all officials expressed full support for the current terms. Naleraq chair Pele Broberg noted, "We are looking for a better agreement that we can benefit from when we become an independent state. But no economic benefit has been gained from the agreement."
The executive agreement does not require approval from the U.S. Senate and will officially enter into force once the ratification process is completed by both Denmark and Greenland. The Danish parliament is scheduled to hold a first reading of the bill on November 11, followed by a second reading and a final vote on November 19.
Tuesday's vote was 16 in favour and none against, with 7 abstentions.
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