Last week, Norway withdrew as a host nation due to the strict restrictions to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
The Danish Handball Association then decided to take over the entire championship but needed the green light from the government.
With ten days left until the European Championships, the go-ahead finally came from the government to organize the championship.
It is Sten Knuth, sports spokesman for the party Venstre, who confirms the news on Twitter.
The text is updated.