Prime Minister "Tuusi" Motzfeldt tries to capitalize on a booming mining economy to ride to victory
After major economic success in expanding the Maamorilik mine, "Tuusi" hopes to win a solid majority with a platform of expanded, government owned and heavily regulated mining. However, the anti-mining movement has formed a party of their own, hoping to block expansion of the mines.
Community of the People (Inuit Ataqatigiit): Led by PM "Tuusi", the IA are running under a platform to try and appease both those with some concerns about the mining and those who believe the economy will further boom if the sector is expanded. They are running on keeping the vast majority of mining operations under Greenland Minerals and Mining, and enforcing strong environmental regulations on the sector. One solution proposed to ensure people's lives aren't strongly affected is to search for mineral deposits on the East coast of the island, although outside the massive Northeast Greenland National Park. They support all this to make greenland self-sufficient enough to gain independence.
Solidarity (Atassut): Led by Daniel Skifte, Atassut advocates for less regulated mining, an opposition to both the separatists and far-right unionists, striking a moderate unionist tone. They have moved slightly to the center since the Unity Party broke off, but still are considered center-right.
Unity Party: Still led by Otto Steinholdt, Unity has branded itself as the "true unionist party, not wanting to foster any independence-related ambitions." They advocate for minimal mining regulations, including dismantling Greenland Minerals and Mining, as well as the possibility of mining in Northeast Greenland National Park. They say the funds would go to lowering taxes "across the realm". They still espouse fiery far-right rhetoric on social issues, especially on Greenlandic language rights. They also recently changed their party color to bronze, although this has become a point to poke fun at recently by some left wingers.
Forward (Siumut): With Jonathan Motzfeldt still at the helm, Siumut believes mining should be slightly expanded over time, in time with their "10 year independence plan". They also have liberal views on social issues.
Polar Party (Issittup Partiia): Still led by Nikolaj Heinrich, IP is in favor of less mining regulations for a self-sustaining Greenland, and believe that mining will be the key to Greenland's independence. They have conservative views on social issues, although they do defend Greenlandic Language rights.
Anti Mining Party / The Greens: This party is running on one issue alone. Opposition to any mining expansion. They say it will damage the way of life in Greenland for many people. There are also some right wingers who believe the mining industry will bring in too many foreigners, although this is a very small section of the party. There is no current leader, as the party was formed extremely recently and have yet to elect a leader.
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