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.
| 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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