What factors are driving Greenland's push for independence from Denmark?

Greenland's independence movement has gained momentum due to several factors. The ongoing investigation into the colonial-era birth control scandal has reignited historical grievances, while upcoming elections have made independence a central political issue. Donald Trump's comments about purchasing Greenland have 'thrown gasoline onto the pro-independence flames,' intensifying the desire for self-determination. As Greenland becomes increasingly important geopolitically, many Greenlanders want independence to pursue their own foreign policy and diplomacy, enabling them to make sovereign deals with international partners without Denmark's oversight.