In order to hold a majority in parliament, the self-rule government (Naalakkersuisut) needs 16 votes. A coalition formed by Siumut and Demokraatit would only need one additional vote to have such a majority. Kielsen would then avoid having to include his strongest competitor, IA and Sara Olsvik, in the Naalakkersuisut, which he currently has.
On the other hand: A coalition between just Siumut and IA would create a stable majority a Greenlandic government may need. The two also agree on a series of political issues, though they split sides when it comes to a crucial issue: The view on potential uranium extraction from Greenlandic mines.
GGG Price at posting:
8.7¢ Sentiment: None Disclosure: Held
