Candidates get ready for 'important', 'exciting' Greenland election

Greenland is set to hold its parliamentary election on Tuesday local time, attracting significant international attention due to recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, regarding his interest in acquiring the world's largest island.

Greenland's electorate will vote to fill all 31 seats in the parliament on Tuesday.

Approximately 40,500 of Greenland's 57,000 residents are eligible to vote, and some Greenlanders cast early ballots on Monday.

The election's central issue is whether it should pursue independence from Denmark, as the island remains a self-governing territory of the country.

Recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump, proposing that Greenland could join the United States, have intensified this debate.

The election's outcome is unpredictable, with Greenlanders emphasizing their right to self-determination amid external pressures.