2008 Greenlandic self-government referendum

2008 Greenlandic self-government referendum
Do you want self-government to be introduced in Greenland with the content and conditions outlined in the Greenlandic-Danish Self-Government Commission's draft self-government law?
Results

A non-binding referendum on Greenland's autonomy was held on 25 November 2008 to support or oppose the Greenland Self-Government Act. It was passed with 75% approval (63% in Nuuk) and a 72% turnout.^[1] The non-binding referendum was on expanded home rule in 30 areas, including police, courts, and the coast guard; gave Greenland a say in foreign policy; provided a more definite split of future oil revenue; and made the Greenlandic language the sole official language.

The referendum was announced by Prime Minister Hans Enoksen on 2 January 2008.^[2] Enoksen also announced the launch of an information and discussion campaign on the issue of self-government. This included town hall meetings throughout the country.^[3]

^ Cowell, Alan (26 November 2008). "Greenland Vote Favors Independence". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 17 April 2009. Retrieved 30 November 2008.
^ Ukiortaami oqalugiaat 2008 Archived 20 June 2007 at archive.today Namminersornerullutik Oqartussat, 2 January 2008 (in Greenlandic)
^ Namminersorneq pillugu paasititsiniaaneq^{[permanent dead link]} Namminersornerullutik Oqartussat, 7 January 2008 (in Greenlandic)

[1] Cowell, Alan (26 November 2008). "Greenland Vote Favors Independence". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 17 April 2009. Retrieved 30 November 2008.

[2] Ukiortaami oqalugiaat 2008 Archived 20 June 2007 at archive.today Namminersornerullutik Oqartussat, 2 January 2008 (in Greenlandic)

[3] Namminersorneq pillugu paasititsiniaaneq^{[permanent dead link]} Namminersornerullutik Oqartussat, 7 January 2008 (in Greenlandic)

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