Key facts
- A majority of Greenlandic lawmakers signaled support for a recent security agreement with the U.S.
- The agreement expands the U.S. military's role in Greenland.
- The deal includes provisions for two new military bases and a missile defense system.
- Danish sovereignty and Greenlanders' right to self-determination are reaffirmed.
- Some opposition lawmakers questioned the economic value of the deal.
A majority of Greenlandic lawmakers signaled support for a recent security agreement with the United States during a parliamentary debate, despite some opposition questioning its economic benefits. The agreement, signed last month by the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland, aims to resolve tensions that arose after repeated threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to acquire the strategically located island.