Foreign Secretary of Denmark1993
Appointed Foreign Minister of Denmark
Historical person
Niels Helveg Petersen Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Niels Helveg Petersen, based on 9 World History Database records associated with Denmark.
9 records1993–19939 events3 places
Chronological biography
1993
Maastricht Ratification Responsibility25 January 1993
Becomes foreign minister and takes responsibility for completing Denmark's Maastricht ratification process.
Edinburgh Accession Bill9 February 1993
Introduces legislation for Denmark's accession to the Edinburgh decision and the Maastricht Treaty.
European Communities Act Amendment9 February 1993
Introduces legislation amending Denmark's European Communities Act as part of the renewed Maastricht ratification package.
Second Maastricht Referendum Bill9 February 1993
Introduces the bill providing for a referendum on Denmark's accession to the Edinburgh decision and Maastricht Treaty.
Edinburgh Agreement Referendum CampaignMay 1993
Argues that the Edinburgh arrangements address Danish concerns while allowing Denmark to ratify the Maastricht Treaty.
Referendum Approval of Maastricht18 May 1993
Receives public approval to complete Denmark's ratification of Maastricht under the Edinburgh arrangements.
Maastricht Ratification Completed17 June 1993
Denmark's ratification notification is deposited with the Italian government, completing the Danish constitutional process.
European Union Membership Takes Effect1 November 1993
Oversees Danish foreign policy as the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.
Titles and roles
Foreign Minister of Denmark · Foreign Secretary of Denmark
Record provenance
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