In Greenland, a party that favors a slow approach to independence from Denmark has won the most votes in parliamentary elections.



Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark, is the world's biggest island. Indigenous Inuits make up 90 percent of its population.



Parliamentary elections are held every four years. In Tuesday's vote, the center-right Democrats won 29.9 percent of the ballots, which is more than triple the percentage they had the last time. The party prioritizes economic growth and is cautious about independence.



Another center-right party Naleraq, which favors quick independence, placed second with 24.5 percent of the votes.



Prime Minister Mute Egede's Inuit Ataqatigiit party and its coalition partner Siumut lost a significant number of seats.



US President Donald Trump is seeking to take control of Greenland for security purposes.



Asked how he would deal with Trump, the Democrats' leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen said only that his party wants to give Greenlanders "the safest path possible."



Nielsen plans to hold coalition talks with other parties, including Naleraq, which has been positive about security and economic cooperation with the United States.



The new coalition framework could determine how Greenland faces up to the Trump administration.