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Constitution Day and Election Day in Denmark

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On this day 170 years ago, the Danish King Frederik VII signed the Danish Constitution of 1849, creating a constitutional monarchy. Thus, today marks Grundlovsdagen (Constitution Day). Although a national and bank holiday, the day is not such a grand affair as Constitution Day of Norway.

This year may be different, though, as Denmark holds its national elections for the Danish Parliament today, June 5. It is the first time ever that Denmark will hold a general national election on its Constitution Day.

Danish Election, by Bain News Service, publisher. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. //hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ggbain.31570
Danish Election (Bain News Service, publisher, between ca. 1915 and ca.1920). Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. //hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ggbain.31570

When is the Danish Parliamentary Election?

Unlike neighbor countries Norway and