Tag: election

Three topics that will decide Greenland’s upcoming election

Greenland's prime minister Múte B. Egede during his New Year's Speech on January 1st. Photo: Naalakkersuisut

Ole Ellekrog

On March 11th, Greenland will hold a parliamentary election with much more international attention than usual. Polar Journal AG looks at three topics that form divisions among the campaigning politicians.

In the shadow of bubbling lava - the presidential election in Iceland

Dr. Michael Wenger

Last weekend's presidential election in Iceland saw three women on the winners' podium, but was almost overshadowed by the renewed volcanic eruption.

An Arctic road has entered the US election debate

The proposed Ambler road would be 340 kilometers long and run through the Gates of the Arctic National Park where this photo is from. Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wikimedia Commons

Ole Ellekrog

The proposed road in North Alaska poses a tough question to president Joe Biden’s environmental agenda: is wilderness protection more important than the green transition?

Argentine presidential elections: when Antarctica voted for Milei

Mirjana Binggeli

The Argentinian Antarctic has largely elected Javier Milei. A situation that raises a number of questions, particularly in view of the stance taken by Argentina's next president.