Danish EMU Opt-Out Implementation
Becomes economic affairs minister as Denmark prepares to implement the monetary provisions of the Edinburgh settlement.
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1993 in Denmark
Explore 24 historical events and records for Denmark in 1993.
Historical records for Denmark in 1993
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January
Government Change during Maastricht Ratification
Becomes prime minister as Denmark prepares legislation and a second referendum on the Edinburgh settlement and Maastricht Treaty.
Maastricht Ratification Responsibility
Becomes foreign minister and takes responsibility for completing Denmark's Maastricht ratification process.
Nyrup Rasmussen Premiership
Begins the Nyrup Rasmussen Premiership in Copenhagen and serves as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Prime Minister of Denmark
Appointed Prime Minister of Denmark
Schlüter Premiership
The Schlüter Premiership ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Denmark.
February
Edinburgh Accession Bill
Introduces legislation for Denmark's accession to the Edinburgh decision and the Maastricht Treaty.
European Communities Act Amendment
Introduces legislation amending Denmark's European Communities Act as part of the renewed Maastricht ratification package.
Second Maastricht Referendum Bill
Introduces the bill providing for a referendum on Denmark's accession to the Edinburgh decision and Maastricht Treaty.
May
Referendum Approval of Maastricht
Receives public approval to complete Denmark's ratification of Maastricht under the Edinburgh arrangements.
Second Maastricht Referendum
Welcomes the referendum result approving the Maastricht Treaty with the Edinburgh arrangements by 56.8 percent of votes.
Edinburgh Agreement Referendum Campaign
Argues that the Edinburgh arrangements address Danish concerns while allowing Denmark to ratify the Maastricht Treaty.
EMU Opt-Out Referendum Campaign
Explains the economic implications of Denmark's special position on the third stage of economic and monetary union.
Second Maastricht Referendum Campaign
Leads the government campaign for approval of Maastricht with the Danish arrangements secured at Edinburgh.
June
Danish Ratification Notification
Denmark completes its ratification step by notifying the Italian depositary after the successful second referendum.
Maastricht Ratification Completed
Denmark's ratification notification is deposited with the Italian government, completing the Danish constitutional process.
Treaty of Maastricht
Heads Denmark when the government formally notifies completion of Maastricht ratification after the second referendum.
November
Danish Maastricht Economic Arrangements Take Effect
Denmark's special Maastricht arrangements take effect as the Treaty on European Union enters into force.
European Union Membership Takes Effect
Oversees Danish foreign policy as the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.
Treaty of Maastricht
Heads Denmark as the treaty becomes effective under the special arrangements secured after the Danish referendums.
Treaty on European Union Enters into Force
The Treaty on European Union enters into force with Denmark participating under the arrangements secured at Edinburgh.
EMU Third Stage Notification
The Danish government notifies the Council that Denmark does not intend to participate in the third stage of economic and monetary union.
Other events (month unknown)
Foreign Secretary of Denmark
Appointed Foreign Minister of Denmark
Schmeichel Wins League Behind Cantona Attack
Schmeichel's goalkeeping provided an important defensive foundation during United's first championship campaign of the Premier League era.
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