Maastricht Ratification Responsibility
Becomes foreign minister and takes responsibility for completing Denmark's Maastricht ratification process.
Role range: 1991-1993 – 1993-2000
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Niels Helveg Petersen Biography and Timeline
Follow Niels Helveg Petersen through 9 dated historical records for Denmark.
Niels Helveg Petersen, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1993
Edinburgh Accession Bill
Introduces legislation for Denmark's accession to the Edinburgh decision and the Maastricht Treaty.
Role range: 1991-1993 – 1993-2000
European Communities Act Amendment
Introduces legislation amending Denmark's European Communities Act as part of the renewed Maastricht ratification package.
Role range: 1991-1993 – 1993-2000
Second Maastricht Referendum Bill
Introduces the bill providing for a referendum on Denmark's accession to the Edinburgh decision and Maastricht Treaty.
Role range: 1991-1993 – 1993-2000
Referendum Approval of Maastricht
Receives public approval to complete Denmark's ratification of Maastricht under the Edinburgh arrangements.
Role range: 1991-1993 – 1993-2000
Edinburgh Agreement Referendum Campaign
Argues that the Edinburgh arrangements address Danish concerns while allowing Denmark to ratify the Maastricht Treaty.
Role range: 1991-1993 – 1993-2000
Maastricht Ratification Completed
Denmark's ratification notification is deposited with the Italian government, completing the Danish constitutional process.
Role range: 1991-1993 – 1993-2000
European Union Membership Takes Effect
Oversees Danish foreign policy as the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.
Role range: 1991-1993 – 1993-2000
Foreign Secretary of Denmark
Appointed Foreign Minister of Denmark
Role range: 1993-2000
Records, sources and methodology
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