Pele Broberg: Hans Enoksen would have been proud

In Greenland, the party chairman, Pele Broberg, is happy this morning – even though his night's sleep has been short.

– My voice is a little hoarse after yesterday, when we shouted and sang. We were very excited last night, but I feel fine. My sleep was just a little short, says Pele Broberg.

First and foremost, he thanks all those who have supported Naleraq.

– People along the coast, who have supported Naleraq, helped out, put up posters and arranged events, can be proud when they see the results from yesterday. When I got home last night, all the posters had already been taken down. It's great to see so many volunteers who have worked hard and that we have now got a seat, he says.

The chairman believes that the election result reflects the political situation in Greenland.

– People along the coast have shown that they feel cheated and that they are dissatisfied with the current Naalakkersuisut's inability to lead. This may also point to what may happen in Inatsisartut.

Expect greater respect for Naleraq

Naleraq has previously had a member in the Folketing when Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam switched from Siumut to the party in the last election period. But this is the first time the party has won a mandate in an election. The newly elected member is also the brother of the outgoing member.

In this connection, Pele Broberg also mentions the party's founder, Hans Enoksen, who passed away last year.

– He would have been proud if he could have seen that his work still has such clear support – especially in the more peripheral areas, says Pele Broberg.

According to the party chairman, Naleraq's entry into the Folketing is expected to lead to greater respect in Denmark.

– In Denmark, Naleraq has often been referred to as insignificant because we are the only ones who don't just nod. It has been said that 25 percent of the population only voted for Naleraq once. But now it turns out that 25 percent are voting for us again – also for the Folketing.

– Maybe the view of Naleraq will become more respectful, he says.

Extending a hand to Inuit Ataqatigiit

After the elections in Denmark, it is still uncertain who can form a government. The former government partners, the Social Democrats, the Moderates and the Liberals, do not seem to be able to continue with a majority, and therefore long negotiations are expected.

Naleraq's chairman is following the situation closely.

– The Danish elections are over, and it is the voters' decision. Now it is the politicians' task to find a solution. We will of course work to ensure that the two elected representatives from Greenland can cooperate.

Naleraq has already extended a hand to the other Greenlandic member of the Folketing.

– We reached out yesterday, and today we have rented a meeting room for talks. When we have an overview of the situation, we will decide what we will do specifically, says Pele Broberg.

After assessing the progress of the talks, he will decide when Qarsoq Høegh-Dam will travel to Denmark. He expects it to happen soon.