Siumut will hold a press conference after a politically hectic afternoon.
Around 11:00 it emerged that Siumut had chosen to leave the coalition. A little over an hour later, the chairman of Naalakkersuisut confirmed that the coalition now includes Demokraatit, Inuit Ataqatigiit and Atassut.
- We can no longer see ourselves in a coalition where large areas of responsibility remain to be filled, says Aleqa Hammond.
The final straw fell when Anna Wangenheim (D) and later Naaja H. Nathanielsen (IA) announced their candidacies for the Folketing.
- We have an interest in working for society politically, and we cannot just stand by while our partners in the coalition choose the Folketing over the work in Naalakkersuisut. There are two major positions that are unfilled. We cannot accept that, says Aleqa Hammond.
She refers to Bentiaraq Ottosen and Maasi Pedersen who have also left their positions in Naalakkersuisut.
Several important positions under Siumut
Until today, Siumut has had foreign affairs as its area of responsibility in Naalakkersuisut.
In addition to a Naalakkersuisut position, Siumut has held two important positions in Inatsisartut's committees.
Erik Jensen sits as chairman of the Finance and Taxation Committee, while Lars Poulsen serves as chairman of the Committee for Fisheries, Hunting and Agriculture.
In addition, Siumut also holds the position of chairman of Inatsisartut, which Kim Kielsen holds.
Siumut has four mandates in Inatsisartut. With Vivian Motzfeldt's exit from Naalakkersuisut and re-entry into Inatsisartut, Anders Olsen must make way as alternate in Inatsisartut.
- We will continue our work in Inatsisartut. And our voters should have no doubt that we will continue our work with our values in the background, says Aleqa Hammond.
