NUUK (Greenland), Feb 5 (Bernama-dpa) -- Greenland, which has recently drawn attention due to US President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting the US may seek control of the territory, is set to elect a new parliament on March 11, reported German news agency (dpa).
Members of parliament in the capital Nuuk on Tuesday approved a proposal by Prime Minister Múte B Egede to bring the election forward to March 11, ahead of its scheduled date in early April.
In a Facebook post, Egede emphasised the gravity of the situation, saying the country is "in a serious time. A time like we have never experienced in our country".
While Greenland's election laws typically require a six-week gap between the announcement and the vote, Egede argued that the situation warranted an earlier election.
The election of the Inatsisartut — the parliament in Nuuk — was originally due by April 6, marking four years since the last election.
In a separate move, lawmakers also passed a bill banning foreign and anonymous donations to political parties, aiming to safeguard the election process and prevent foreign interference.
Trump has repeatedly said in recent weeks that he wishes for the US to acquire Greenland, and has not ruled out military force and economic coercion to gain its control.
Greenland is largely autonomous, but officially part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
-- BERNAMA-dpa
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