Donald Trump has signed an executive order enabling economic sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), which he deems illegitimate for targeting U.S. citizens. This order allows for asset freezes and travel bans against ICC personnel connected to U.S. investigations. Concurrently, Greenland's ruling Siumut party is pushing for a referendum on independence from Denmark, spurred by rising concerns over U.S. ambitions regarding the territory. The political climate in Greenland is shifting, with majority public sentiment opposing U.S. annexation and asserting local governance rights.
The executive order signed by Trump enables sweeping economic sanctions against the ICC, suggesting that the U.S. perceives the court as a threat.
Greenland's Siumut party plans to accelerate its path to independence, partly as a reaction to Trump's interest in the territory.
Erik Jensen, Siumut's party leader, indicated that the U.S. president's involvement in Greenland's politics has inadvertently motivated a push for independence.
The recent snap election in Greenland has significant implications for its political landscape, with 85% of residents opposing joining the U.S.
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