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Talks to form a new Greenland government tasked with mapping a timeline for independence from Denmark were to begin Wednesday, a day after elections that saw support soar for a party seeking to cut ties swiftly.

Greenland's parliamentary election of 11 March took place under intense scrutiny, in the wake of Donald Trump’s aggressive interest in the Danish island territory, and with independence the key issue for voters. The centre-right opposition won a surprise victory, with support also surging for the pro-independence Naleraq party.

Greenland covers an area about three times the size of Texas and is home to 56,000 people, mostly Greenlandic Inuits.

Amid growing pro-independence mood and the threat of a Trump takeover, Greenlanders vote in a pivotal election.

Amid aggressive interest from US president Trump and growing calls for independence ahead of polls, outcome will have far-reaching repercussions

Greenland, the Danish self-governing territory coveted by US President Donald Trump, votes Tuesday in legislative elections that could yield a timeline for independence, which is supported by a majority of the population.

Poll takes place against backdrop of threats by Donald Trump and growing demands for independence

SINCE the turn of the year, the eyes of the world have fallen on Greenland more than ever before and subsequently, more people than ever will be…

The Inatsisartut parliament consists of 31 MPs to be chosen from six political parties