#GREENLAND: PM Steps Down, New Elections Called After Expenses Scandal

[world politics news]

Aleqa Hammond, former PM of Greenland, stepped down Wednesday amid a spending scandal.

Prime Minister Aleqa Hammond stepped down as head of her party and as Prime Minister after an expense scandal has rocked Greenland. New elections will be held Nov. 28. Alleged misuse of $18,000 caused a coalition partner of the ruling Siumut Party to pull out, causing a political crisis.