Greenland's ruling Siumut party plans to hold a vote on independence following a general election next month, it said on Thursday, an issue made urgent by U.S. President Donald Trump's expressed interest in acquiring the island.

Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede proposed an election for March 11, amid renewed interest from President Trump in the Arctic territory. The campaign will center on independence. Egede seeks parliamentary approval for the proposal as Greenland remains tied to Denmark but with autonomy to declare independence.

Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede called for snap elections there with a renewed global interest in the large Arctic Island since U.S. President Donald Trump has express interest in it.

Greenland's prime minister announced on Tuesday that the semi-autonomous Danish territory will hold a general election on March 11 amid interest by U.S. President Donald Trump in acquiring the Arctic island.

Greenland‘s leadership is undertaking moves to insulate itself from President Donald Trump‘s overtures. On Tuesday, Greenland’s Parliament passed a bill banning political donations “from foreign or anonymous contributors” to protect “Greenland’s political integrity.

STORY: Greenland's prime minister says it will hold a general election this March, as it finds itself in the sights of U.S. President Donald Trump.The semi-sovereign Arctic island is a Danish territory.