Greenland, Trump’s looking, prohibits foreign political financing

Greenland’s parliament banned foreign and unknown political financing on Tuesday, on the semi -wealthy island The last reaction To President Trump’s announced intention Get it. Greenland lawmakers tracked the law-an attempt to protect from external intervention-before the upcoming parliamentary elections.

The law is Greenland’s most aggressive effort to date for the retreat of Mr. Trump, who rejected last month Excluding the use of military force To take the island. The law does not call it directly as a potential contributor to the campaigns, but a proposal to set the law and clarifies the logical basis that his insistence inspired his authors.

“Given the geopolitical interest in Greenland and the current situation-where representatives of a great force allied expressed his interest in the acquisition and control of Greenland-the country is especially exposed to attempts to influence its elections and political decision-making operations,” the proposal was read. “

The law was described as an effort to “protect political integrity in Greenland” in the proposal. Mute B. egede, Prime Minister in Greenland, suggested that parliamentary elections be held on March 11.

Greenlands was initially I was shocked and confused By Mr. Trump Repeated desire That the United States Control of the region. Donald Trump JuniorThe son of Sayyid Trump visited Al -Jazeera shortly last month, which added to speculation.

For the United States, Greenland is located in a strategic location: the island is home to an American military base, and while climate change in competition in the Arctic melts, commercial and sea competition grows in the far north. Greenland also He has huge reserves One of the rare elements and other minerals used to make advanced technology.

The president said: “We need national security.”

Greenland has always been linked to Denmark, first as a colony, then as a half -living area. Since 2009, she has the right to declare independence after the referendum, but it still relies on Denmark for defense, security and other international affairs.

Gald in Greenland, most of whom were increasingly polished against Copenhagen’s supervision. Greenland’s leadership has categorically rejected and repeatedly the progress of Mr. Trump.

“We have Greenland,” Mr. Edgie said in a statement late last year. “We are not for sale and we will never be for sale.”

Denmark was also shakenLast week, she said that she would increase her military spending in the Northern Ocean by $ 2 billion.

The country of the north does not want that A commercial war started With the United States. After an ice phone call with Mr. Trump, Prime Minister Miti Frederksen from Denmark Travel across Europe Last week to meet with European NATO leaders to increase support, control of damage and discuss how to respond to Mr. Trump’s severe demands.

“Trump Greenland will not have,” said Lars Lux Rasmussen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and Prime Minister during Mr. Trump’s term.

Greenland, Intensartote, does not need Denmark’s approval to pass the law. The lawmakers moved exceptionally – the draft law was submitted on Saturday only.

“Given the current geopolitical situation and the election of the next INATSISARTUT, the need for such an organization is considered urgent,” as stated in the proposal.

Other countriesIt includes USOr restricting or prohibiting foreign political financing. In the past, Greenland did not limit or prohibit these contributions, according to the proposal.

The proposal indicates that foreign powers have tried to influence other democratic elections around the world in recent years. The authors specifically referred to Huge amount to Special political donations In the United States.

“It is clear that the initiative is urgent,” said Ulrik Bram Jad, a researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies.

He said that the donations had not previously affected Greenland’s policy and described the law as “primarily a preventive action.”

Greenland also tries the foreign interest wing by reducing real estate purchases.

On Monday, legislators New approved regulations This would restrict land purchases for Danish citizens or people who were permanent residents in Greenland for at least two years. The rules are expected to become valid later this year.

Greenland has about 56,000 population and is often covered with ice. It opens to the world – it is He said he is ready to work And recently opened International Airport But its tourist infrastructure is scattered.

The contributions of foreign campaigns can change – even those that are considered minimal by American standards – Greenland’s political structure significantly: the parties were often funded through public benefits, while special contributions are “a small part” of their political financing, as stated in the proposal.

“The views of this potential threat are worrying,” she says. “The donations that will be modest on an international scale will be enormous in a green electoral campaign.”

Political parties will not be allowed to receive foreign or unknown contributions. The local and youth branches of parties, legislators, assistants and candidates will not.

The new law will also reduce the amount of private political donations. The Political Party can get only about $ 28,000 of special donations per year. Individual donors can give only about 2,800 dollars. The law also strengthens and expanded the requirements of disclosure, among other considerations.

“Large private donations can be weakened by the public’s confidence in the integrity of political processes.”