Siumut
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GreenlandGovernment and societyAmong them are Siumut, a social democratic party that favors self-determination while maintaining close relations with Denmark; the Democratic (Demokraatiit) party, created by a breakaway faction of Siumut; Atassut, a more conservative party that has supported Greenlandās historical relations with Denmark; and Inuit Ataqatigiit, which calls for fullā¦
Read MoreAmong them are Siumut, a social democratic party that favors self-determination while maintaining close relations with Denmark; the Democratic (Demokraatiit) party, created by a breakaway faction of Siumut; Atassut, a more conservative party that has supported Greenlandās historical relations with Denmark; and Inuit Ataqatigiit, which calls for fullā¦
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ā¦held in June 2009 saw Siumut removed from power for the first time since home rule was granted in 1979. The opposition Inuit Ataqatigiit captured more than 40 percent of the vote, and party leader Kuupik Kleist worked quickly to form a coalition government prior to the expansion of homeā¦
Read Moreā¦held in June 2009 saw Siumut removed from power for the first time since home rule was granted in 1979. The opposition Inuit Ataqatigiit captured more than 40 percent of the vote, and party leader Kuupik Kleist worked quickly to form a coalition government prior to the expansion of homeā¦
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