Greenland stops foreign money in politics after Trump

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Greenland’s parliament has taken decisive action by passing legislation that blocks political parties from accepting donations from foreign sources or anonymous donors, following President Donald Trump’s expressed interest in acquiring the Danish territory.

The legislation, designed to safeguard Greenland’s political sovereignty, has been implemented with immediate effect. Parliamentary documentation, translated from Danish, explicitly connects the measure to current geopolitical dynamics, particularly referencing the situation where representatives of an allied power have shown interest in controlling Greenland.

Prior to beginning his second presidential term on January 20, Trump made concerning statements about potentially using military action to gain control of Greenland, citing U.S. national security interests. His son, Donald Trump Jr., recently visited the island and assured locals: “We’re going to treat you well.”

Greenland parliament BANS all political donations from overseas, caps domestic donations at $27k

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The strategic importance of Greenland is underscored by its relationship with Denmark, a founding NATO member and longstanding U.S. ally. The territory, which maintains semi-autonomous status, hosts a significant U.S. military installation.

Greenland’s vast expanse covers 2.17 million square kilometers (836,000 square miles), making it more than one-fifth the size of the United States, with a modest population of approximately 57,000 residents, according to CIA World Factbook data.

REPORT: Greenland's parliament has banned foreign political donations amid President Trump's interest in adding the country to the U.S., per Breitbart News. pic.twitter.com/2d7tfvoXpz

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Kent Fridberg, a senior legal official in Greenland’s parliament, explained to The Associated Press that the legislation was primarily preventative, noting uncertainty about whether foreign entities had previously made political contributions. He also mentioned similar interests expressed by Russian politicians, while highlighting that public funding typically supports Greenland’s political parties.

The new regulations also establish limits on domestic political contributions, capping total private donations at 200,000 Danish kroner (approximately $27,700) per party, with individual contributions restricted to 20,000 kroner (about $2,770).