Naalakkersuisut

Naalakkersuisut, meaning "the government" in Greenlandic, is the executive branch of Greenland's government and the cabinet that implements policy in the semi-autonomous Danish realm of Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat). It operates within the framework of the Self-Government Act of 2009, which expanded Greenland's autonomy from Denmark. The Naalakkersuisut is led by the Premier, who is the head of government and is usually the leader of the largest party in the Inatsisartut, the Greenlandic Parliament. The Premier appoints a cabinet of ministers who head government departments such as finance; education, culture and church; health; social affairs; environment and energy; fisheries, hunting and agriculture; industry, minerals and trade; justice and public safety; and self-government. The cabinet is collectively responsible to the Inatsisartut, and ministers may be dismissed or replaced following parliamentary support.

Elections to the Inatsisartut determine the composition of the government; the term of the parliament is four years, though coalitions can alter the cabinet between elections. The Naalakkersuisut's policy areas cover most domestic affairs, including economy, taxation, natural resources, infrastructure, health, education, and the environment. Defense and foreign policy, as well as monetary policy, remain the responsibility of the Kingdom of Denmark, with Greenland having representation in foreign affairs through the Greenlandic authorities and international collaborations. The currency used is the Danish krone, and monetary policy is coordinated with Denmark.

The seat of government is in Nuuk, and Greenlandic is used alongside Danish in official proceedings. The name "Naalakkersuisut" reflects its status as the executive arm of Greenlandic self-government.