The Aarhus City Council has declined a proposal to fly the flag of Greenland every other day outside Aarhus City Hall. This comes in the wake of several Danish municipalities choosing to display the Greenlandic flag as a gesture of solidarity under increasing pressure from the USA. Currently, Aarhus City Hall showcases the Ukrainian flag, similar to many other municipalities in Denmark. The proposal, put forth by the political party Enhedslisten, suggested alternating between the flags to symbolize respect and unity with the Greenlandic nation and remind the government of their commitments to Greenland.

Political disagreements arose during the council meeting, with council member Louise Svenstrup from the Liberal Alliance expressing concerns over the lack of uniformity in flag-raising and suggesting that frequent changes could lead to a confusing situation where the city would need to raise different flags for various conflicts each day. Meanwhile, Enhedslisten countered this argument by emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and solidarity, particularly in light of Greenland's unique geopolitical situation.

The decision reflects broader debates in Denmark regarding support for Greenland amid external pressures and highlights the complexities of local governance where international matters intersect with local political decisions. The rejection of the flag proposal indicates a desire by some council members to focus on strengthening relationships with Greenland through other means, rather than through symbolic gestures, which they might consider less meaningful in the grander scheme of bilateral relations.