The National Organization for Greenlanders in Denmark, Uagut, reports that Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stopped by an event in Aalborg on Tuesday, where she met with Greenlanders living in Greenland.
Uagut says this in a press release:
The event discussed the rights, representation and legal certainty of Greenlandic citizens. Mette Frederiksen also reflected on the dramatic events regarding the US interest in Greenland:
- When I became Prime Minister, I knew that I would be working with the Realm.
Unreasonable and unacceptable pressure
- But I had no idea how big a place in my heart Greenland and all of you who have roots in Greenland would have. And I never imagined in my wildest imagination that I would have to help defend you against someone from outside, said Mette Frederiksen according to Uagut.
Mette Frederiksen also said that she will never forget that time:
- Greenland has been under completely unreasonable and unacceptable pressure. But you stood firm, and you did it with a grace and a determination and a strength that the rest of the world is so impressed with. And that is a huge gift for everyone, she said.
Foreperson: It must end with short-term solutions
The event also discussed the well-being, identity and belonging of Greenlandic children and young people.
Julie Rademacher, the representative of Uagut, stated in connection with the event that there is a need for more long-term solutions in a number of important areas:
- Recently, there has been a great deal of geopolitical focus on Greenland. But when the cameras turn off, everyday life for Greenlanders in Greenland and Denmark continues largely unchanged.
- Previous solution models in the healthcare system, social administration, the education system and the judiciary have been fragmented and short-term. We must and must change that, states Julie Rademacher.
