Greenland's prime minister has set a date for his countrymen to vote for more autonomy from Denmark
Political affairs are heating up in Greenland. Although the ice-covered nation is currently a part of the Kingdom of Denmark, that status might change in June 2009, if Greenland's prime minister, Hans Enoksen, has his way.
Enoksen has proposed holding a referendum on 25 November in which Greenlanders can vote to expand their level of self-rule, Berlingske Tidende newspaper reports.
If the proposed referendum passes, Enoksen suggested Greenlanders could celebrate their national day on 21 June 2009 with greater degree of autonomy.
It would also gain more say in a number of important areas currently administered from Copenhagen, decreasing dependence on the DKK 3.5 billion (EUR 472 million) annual block grant sent from Denmark.
Full independence from Denmark would then be a realistic dream, proponents say.
Its up to the Greenlanders alone to decide, it must be up to the Welsh people too.