U.S. Congress Divided Over Greenland: Annexation vs. Legal Prohibition

Two competing bills have been introduced in the U.S. Congress regarding the future of Greenland, offering diametrically opposed approaches. Republicans have launched an initiative that would grant the U.S. President the authority to annex the island, while Democrats have proposed a bill that strictly prohibits any such actions or their funding.

Experts are viewing the prospects of both initiatives with caution. According to analysts, the proposal for a possible annexation of Greenland is unlikely to gain support even at the level of specialized committees. Furthermore, any bill must pass through the House of Representatives and the Senate before receiving the President's signature—a process that is extremely complex and politically sensitive.

Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has been consistently moving toward greater independence in recent years. Specialists note that any attempt at a forced or unilateral annexation of the island would inevitably lead to severe diplomatic tensions with Denmark and within the NATO alliance.