All five political parties in Greenland’s parliament have firmly rejected former US President Donald Trump’s renewed threats to take control of the Arctic island, stressing that Greenland’s future can only be decided by its own people. In a rare joint statement, the leaders underlined their demand for respect and self-determination.

Trump has repeatedly suggested that the United States could seize the mineral-rich, strategically located Danish autonomous territory to prevent influence from Russia or China, even refusing to rule out the use of force. His remarks have triggered widespread concern in Europe and among Greenland’s population.

Posting the statement on social media, Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said: “We do not want to be Americans, we do not want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders.” The parties warned against any external pressure or interference in decisions about the island’s future.

To safeguard democratic debate and public rights, Greenland’s parliament (Inatsisartut) will hold an early session, though the date is yet to be announced. The move comes amid growing anxiety among Greenlanders, many of whom aspire to eventual independence, following Trump’s claim that the US would act on Greenland “whether they like it or not.”