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Greenland Coalition Shaken as Siumut Party Exits

3/14/2026

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Greenland's Siumut party has exited the coalition, triggering the departure of Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt, key figure in US diplomacy.
Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen expressed frustration over the timing and urged unity.
He warned that any perceived division could be exploited by foreign interests.
Despite losing four seats, the coalition holds a 19-seat majority in the 31-seat assembly, and Greenland will elect two representatives to Denmark's parliament on March 24.

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Greenland's Siumut party has exited the coalition, triggering the departure of Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt, key figure in US diplomacy.
Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen expressed frustration over the timing and urged unity.
He warned that any perceived division could be exploited by foreign interests.
Despite losing four seats, the coalition holds a 19-seat majority in the 31-seat assembly, and Greenland will elect two representatives to Denmark's parliament on March 24.