Greenland elections produce upset as party favoring gradual independence from Denmark wins

Nuuk, Greenland — The center-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland's parliamentary elections, a surprise result as the territory went to the polls in the shadow of President Trump's stated goal of taking control of the island one way or another.

Both Demokraatit - the Democrats - and the second place party, Naleraq - "Point of Orientation" - favor independence from Denmark but differ on the pace of change.

Four of the five main parties in the race sought independence, but disagreed on when and how.