Denmark: History
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The Union of Kalmar unites Denmark, , and . Denmark is the dominant power in the union.
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Denmark cedes to , while remains under Danish rule.
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Denmark recognizes independence.
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Denmark joins NATO.
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Denmark becomes a founding member of the Nordic Council, which is established to further the mutual interests of Scandinavian countries.
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Denmark joins the .
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Denmark joins the European Economic Community (ECC), which later becomes the .
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Denmark rejects the adoption of the euro. The Danish krone remains the national currency.
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Greenland referendum approves more autonomy from Denmark and a greater share of oil revenues coming from the island's coast.
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Demark approves plans for an underwater tunnel from Lolland island to Germany's Fehmarn island, which will speed up transportation between Scandinavia and continental Europe.
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Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen forms a coalition with the Liberal Alliance and the Conservatives.