The end of colonialism and anti-Danish sentiment

Berliingske Tidende newspaper welcomes the referendum in Greenland in which Greenlanders decided strongly in favour of increased autonomy from Denmark, but adds that true independence still remains a long way off, however: "Nevertheless the most important thing is that the Greenlanders themselves decided, and they are the ones who bear the responsibility for their decision. Denmark has paved the way for this development and will continue to provide aid, however economic and social responsibility now lies in the hands of the Greenlanders. Greenland will decide where it wishes Danish assistance while Denmark, for its part, need not feel bound to do more than what it has agreed to do. Accusations of colonialism and 'Dane-hatred' could well be a thing of the past. In the long-term we can look forward to an independent Greenland that may remain in a 'free association' with Denmark of its own accord, in a voluntary agreement between nations on an equal footing. That is how things should be."

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