self-governing

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As tensions mounted over President Trump's threats to annex Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, the European Parliament in January suspended the approval of the deal.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Greenland's natural resources, including potential vast rare earths deposits vital to the AI boom, have attracted attention since US President Donald Trump showed interest in the Danish self-governing territory.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

The territory is largely self-governing, with control of foreign affairs and defence retained by Copenhagen.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

During Greenland’s elections last year, voters gave first place to Demokraatit, a center-right pro-business party that has never held power but is strongly opposed to an American takeover of the self-governing territory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

In politics, much has been made of the rise of monarchies at the expense of formerly self-governing city-states throughout the Greek world.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro