In Denmark, Scandinavia, a referendum was held asking for approval or disapproval of participating in the EU-European Union's common security policy, with the majority in favor.
Following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, Denmark will also change its security policy.
Since Denmark rejected the ratification of the "Maastricht Treaty" to promote the integration of EU currency and politics in a referendum in 1992, a special case was recognized that it did not participate in the security policy common to EU member states. Not involved in EU military action.
However, following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, Danish Prime Minister Fredericksen called for a review of conventional policies in March, and on the 1st of this month, a referendum asking for approval or disapproval of participating in a common security policy. Was done.
According to Danish authorities, 66.9% of the valid votes were in favor, 33.1% were against, and two-thirds were in favor.
"This result is an important message to President Putin. We can now participate in EU activities for security and defense," Frederiksen said in a press conference following the vote. No, "he said.
EU President Michelle also welcomed the polls by posting on social media that "this decision will make the EU and Danish people stronger and safer."
Following the military invasion by Russia, Sweden and Finland are moving to review conventional security policies, such as applying for NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization.