Danish Constitution Day (05/06)

Every year on June 5, Denmark celebrates the public holiday — Constitution Day (Grundlovsdag), established in honor of the anniversary of the adoption of constitutional rule in the country in 1849 and the current constitution of 1953.

The revolution of 1848 brought the National Liberals to power in Denmark. Frederick VII (1848–1863) abolished absolutism, agreed to introduce constitutional rule and signed a new Constitution on June 5, 1849. This act established a bicameral legislative body (Rigsdag), which took into account the will of the people. Denmark became a constitutional monarchy.

The main political event of the post-war period — was the adoption in 1953 of a new Constitution, according to which the right to inherit the throne was granted to both men and women. In addition, a unicameral parliament (Folketing) was legalized, and the role of local governments was increased.

Danish Constitutional Act (Date. Danmarks Riges Grundlov) — is the fundamental law of the Kingdom. The 1953 Constitution consists of 11 chapters and 89 paragraphs, its text was largely based on the previous constitution.

In honor of these historical events, the national holiday — Constitution Day (Grundlovsdag) was established: the first Constitution of June 5, 1849 and the modern Constitution of June 5, 1953.

This is one of the so-called flag days, when the national flag of the country is raised in places established by law and various ceremonial and entertainment events are held.

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