The people of Denmark have voted to join the European Union military and defense cooperation. This is a historical moment for Denmark as the country gets closer to the core of the European Union, by removing one of the four opt-outs. What happens next?
- Denmark will officially join the EU military and defense cooperation on 1st July 2022.
- The political parties will start negotiations on Denmark’s role within the EU military and defense cooperation.
- The government is interested in joining the following missions: anti-piracy in Somalia; peacekeeping in Libya and Bosnia-Hercegovina.
- Venstre (Liberal Party) wants Denmark to join some of the 60 PESCO (EU Army) projects.
