Five of the six parties favour Greenland's independence from Denmark, differing only on how quickly that should come about.

Donald Trump has said he hopes to buy Greenland for ‘national security’ purposes, baffling experts and politicians alike. In late January, he reinforced his desire to purchase the world’s largest island. ‘I think Greenland will be worked out with us. I think we’re going to have it,’ he said.

Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party won Tuesday's parliamentary election, which was dominated by debates over self-rule and U.S. President Donald Trump's pledge to take control of the island.