Politics of Greenland - Executive Branch

Executive Branch

The monarch of Denmark is also head of state of Greenland. She is represented by a High Commissioner, appointed by her. The Prime Minister is elected by Parliament and leads the Landsstyre.

Main office holders
Office Name Party Since
Queen Margarethe II of Denmark 14 January 1972
High Commissioner Mikaela Engell 1 April 2005
Prime Minister Kuupik Kleist Inuit Ataqatigiit 12 June 2009

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