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Background Denmark, in 27 editions.

The entry for Denmark published Background in 27 editions of 36, from 1999 to 2025. The text changed in 11 editions. Each is shown as published. Background in every entry.

editions changed the text
11
the first edition with it
1999
the latest edition with it
2025

Published as “Background” (1999 to 2025).

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Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is part of the general political and economic integration of Europe. It joined NATO in 1949 and the EEC (now the EU) in 1973. The country has opted out of certain elements of the EU's Maastricht Treaty, including the European Economic and Monetary Union and justice and home affairs issues. a 2022 referendum resulted in the removal of Denmark's 30-year opt-out on defense issues, now allowing Denmark to participate fully in the EU's Common Security and Defense Policy.

Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in part of the general political and economic integration of Europe. It joined NATO in 1949 and the EEC (now the EU) in 1973. However, the The country has opted out of certain elements of the EU's Maastricht Treaty, including the European Economic and Monetary Union, Union and justice and home affairs issues. a 2022 referendum resulted in the removal of Denmark's 30-year opt-out on defense issues, now allowing Denmark to participate fully in the EU's Common Security and Defense Policy.

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Central Intelligence Agency. “Denmark: Background.” The World Factbook, 1999–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/denmark/background.

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