Greenlanders feel unequal in Denmark

A recent survey conducted for Berlingske and Sermitsiaq.AG reveals that the majority of Greenlanders do not feel they are treated equally by Denmark, with 82% disagreeing or mostly disagreeing with equal treatment. Masaana Egede, an editor at Sermitsiaq, attributes this sentiment partly to the ‘spiral case,’ where Greenlandic girls and women were given IUDs without consent in the 1960s and 70s. The monetary aspect, such as Danish block grants, often dominates the conversation around issues like the IUD controversy, causing a perception that Denmark can financially compensate for poor treatment. Only 13% of survey participants feel they are treated as equals, while 5% are undecided. The relationship between Greenland and Denmark and Greenland’s potential independence has been a topic of discussion, further ignited by US president Donald Trump’s interest in controlling Greenland. The survey was conducted by Verian from January 22 to 26, polling 497 representative Greenlandic citizens aged 18 and older.