Jesper Houborg

I Am Tired of Being Denmark's Little Puppy

The past decade, Faroe Islands situated in the North Atlantic, have been through an economic adventure. And it has once again set motion to the secessionist thoughts. To gain independence from Denmark.

But the question of the Faroe Islands' role in the Commonwealth divides the generations, and the young voices have taken part in the debate. Some want total secession, others love the kingdom - and some believe that one should not talk about independence at all until there are more rights for homosexuals, better welfare and more focus on the climate.

And the young voices matter. The Faroese desire for secession has previously been judged out and until now has remained a dream scenario, the situation has now reversed. Now the islanders have money, lots of money - and even more than the Danes per capita. But how durable is the economy? Where does independence come from? And what does the future hold for the Commonwealth?

(See full digital version published in Politiken)

Faroe Islands, June 2021