Greenland parliament ratifies security agreement with the United States and Denmark

On November 3, 2026, the parliament of Greenland ratified a significant security agreement with the United States and Denmark. The deal, which was officially signed in New York on September 22, passed with 16 votes in favor and 7 abstentions. It aims to resolve diplomatic tensions following previous claims by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding control over the Arctic territory.

The agreement reaffirms Danish sovereignty over Greenland and enshrines the residents' right to self-determination, remaining valid even in the event of the territory gaining full independence. It authorizes the construction of two new U.S. military bases in the southern and eastern regions of the island and the deployment of the 'Golden Dome' missile defense system. Furthermore, it prohibits entities outside of NATO and the European Union from exercising control over strategic sectors, effectively preventing Chinese or Russian economic or geopolitical encroachment.

While Foreign Minister Múte Bourup Egede described the ratification as a crucial step for the island's future, the move faced opposition from local political factions. Specifically, the nationalist Naleraq party criticized the lack of tangible economic benefits for Greenland, calling for financial support from the United States.