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Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, is planning to pass a bill that would ban funding for political parties from foreign or anonymous sources. This is evidenced by the agenda of the country’s parliament, published on Monday, The Guardian reports.
The document is intended to ensure Greenland’s political independence. The bill is not expected to face much resistance, as the ruling coalition has a majority in the Inatsisartut parliament. If passed, it will come into force immediately.
According to the text of the bill, all political parties, including local and youth branches, will be deprived of the right to receive funding from foreigners or anonymous donors. Foreign donors are defined as those who reside or are registered outside Greenland.
The bill will be considered on an expedited basis on Tuesday, immediately after the parliament resumes its work. The explanatory note states that the law is necessary in view of geopolitical interests in Greenland and the current situation when “representatives of one of the superpowers have expressed a desire to take control of Greenland”.
Earlier, in 2019, then US President Donald Trump expressed his intention to purchase Greenland, but local authorities rejected this possibility, stating that the territory was “not for sale, but open for business”. Denmark, which has autonomy, has also reaffirmed that Greenland is a sovereign territory and has enlisted the support of its European partners in the issue of its borders.
Preparations are underway in Greenland for the elections due to take place by 6 April. Local politicians are concerned about the possible interference of foreign forces in the electoral process. “Various individuals and groups may try to influence the elections in Greenland as a whole,” said Aaya Kemnitz, who represents the territory in the Danish Parliament.
