Greenland parliament approves security deal with US, Denmark
Summary
Greenland’s parliament approved a security agreement with Denmark and the United States by a vote of 16-0, with seven lawmakers abstaining. The agreement permits more U.S. military activity in Greenland and will take effect only after required Danish and Greenlandic parliamentary procedures are complete.Key Facts
- Greenland’s parliament passed the agreement on Tuesday.
- The deal was signed in September by U.S. President Donald Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen.
- The agreement aims to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic.
- It allows the United States to expand and modernize activities at Pituffik Space Base and paves the way for more U.S. bases in Greenland.
- The agreement says Greenland will remain under Danish control, but its terms would still apply if Greenland becomes independent.
- Danish lawmakers are expected to debate the agreement later this month.
- No approval from the U.S. Senate is required.
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