Donald Trump has repeatedly stated he wants to buy Greenland. (Image: Getty)
Greenland could block from purchasing the island by banning political parties from accepting foreign or anonymous contributions.
The Inatsisartut, its parliament, debated such legislation on Tuesday following the Republican’s repeated claims of
Kent Fridberg, Inatsisartut senior legal officer, called it “basically a preventative measure” as he was unaware of any prevoius foreign donations.
If the bill is passed following further consideration, it would immediately restrict political donations, though it’s currently unclear .
It is however expected to be vital ahead of the March 11 general election, as it could “protect Greenland’s political integrity” amid concerns for its future.
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Greenland has moved to ban political parties from accepting foreign contributions. (Image: Getty)
Mr Trump previously voiced his ambition to buy Greenland in 2019, by its officials and their Danish counterparts.
He has since repeated these calls, gonig so far as to not rule out military action, because of the island’s natural resources and strategi location.
He said two weeks ago: “I think we’re going to have it. I don’t really know what claim Denmark has to it, but it would be a very unfriendly act if they didn’t allow that to happen because it’s for the protection of the free world.”
The new president warned Denmark against standing in the way of his plan, saying such a move would be “a very unfriendly act … because it’s for the protection of the free world”.
Frederiksen looked to the rest of Europe for support. He said: “It is up to Europe to define the future of our continent.”
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Mr Trump’s remarks have drawn fierce backlash, , which said it was “ready to defend” the largest island in the world.
Andrius Kubilius, the bloc’s commissioner for defence and space, said: “We are ready to defend our member state, Denmark.”
French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot added that “France willl be there” should Denmark need “solidarity” from the EU.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said after a meeting with Denmark: “Borders may not be moved by force: To whom it may concern. The inviolability of borders is a fundamental principle of international law. The principle must apply to all.”