Day of the Constitution of Denmark

Flag of DenmarkThe revolution of 1848 brought 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 legislature (Rigsdag), which took into account the will of the people. Denmark became a constitutional monarchy.

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

In honor of this event, a national holiday was established - Constitution Day: the first (1849) and modern (1953), one of the flag days, when the state flag of the country is raised in places established by law.