Denmark

Denmark is the southernmost Scandinavian nation, and is comprised the Faroe Islands and Greenland. Located in northern Europe, the country is comprised of the Jutland peninsula and 443 smaller islands, with Copenhagen being the largest island, and is known as the country’s commerce center. In 1397, the Kalmar Union ruled Denmark, Sweden and Norway, which ended in 1523 with Sweden’s secession; it wasn’t until 1814 when Denmark and Norway dissolved their union.

Absolute monarchy ended in the country on June 5, 1849 with the signing of its Constitution. A parliamentary democracy was established, with the government and parliament being seated in the largest city, Copenhagen. Denmark joined the European Union in 1973, maintaining certain opt-outs, including the right to hold its own currency. Denmark is also a founding NATO member, and is a member of the OECD, Nordic Council, and the United Nations.

Denmark is considered one of the most powerful economies in the world, with residents enjoying a high standard of living. Excellent healthcare, a strong educational system, and protection of civil liberties makes Denmark one of the top-ranking countries on the human development index. It is considered the fifth most developed country in the world, and is perceived to have the lowest level of corruption in the world.

The country’s political system is governed by the Constitution, which lays out a constitutional monarchy with a representative parliamentary system. The government operates as a cabinet government, with executive authority is exercised by the Prime Minister and other cabinet members. The civil law system is modeled after the Germanic legal system, and is similar to Norway and Sweden in that the country never developed case law (like US and UK) or a code system (similar to France or Germany).

Denmark’s economy is marked as a developed mixed economy, and is classified as high income. Based on GDP it is ranked as the 18th largest economy in the world, and 6th largest by nominal GDP. The country also has the fourth highest ratio of tertiary degree holders worldwide, making it one of the most educated countries in the world. Today, the economy thrives off the industrial industry, with pharmaceuticals, steel, iron, food processing, construction, and shipbuilding, being among the leading contributors to the economy.

 

The National Law Review covers the latest news coverage from the country of Denmark which affects its residents, government, and international affairs. Environmental and health law, financial news, administrative news, immigration, and travel news, are among the topics covered by the National Law Review. Visitors will always find the latest developments, and updated news, when visiting the site.

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Jan
8
2024
Denmark | Updated Positive Lists Released Berry Appleman & Leiden
Dec
28
2023
Denmark | Updated Income Statistics Released Berry Appleman & Leiden
Nov
30
2023
New Work Permit Exemption Rules Introduced Berry Appleman & Leiden
Oct
20
2023
ECHA Publishes Proposal to Restrict More Than 10,000 PFAS under REACH Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
17
2023
All or Nothing – FTC Intends to Hold Sellers Accountable for Cherry Picking and Manipulating Consumer Reviews ArentFox Schiff LLP
Sep
15
2023
CFIUS Clearance: Ørsted A/S and Uncommitted lease area for wind development from Eversource Energy Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
11
2023
European Parliamentary Committee Rejects Proposed Lower Limits for Nitrite and Nitrite additives; Favors Total Ban Keller and Heckman LLP
Sep
29
2022
European Commission Greenlights Second Important Project of Common European Interest in The Hydrogen Value Chain K&L Gates
Sep
23
2022
Danish DPA Declares Use of Google Analytics Unlawful Without Supplementary Measures Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jul
18
2022
Commission Approves State Aid For IPCEI In Hydrogen K&L Gates
May
19
2022
Virginia Finalizes CDPA Text With the Addition of Three Amendment Bills ArentFox Schiff LLP
Apr
13
2022
European DPAs in Action: Periodic Penalties and Deletion of Personal Data Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Dec
14
2021
The Intersection of Export Controls and Human Rights: Combating the Misuse of Technologies to Curb Human Rights Abuses Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
24
2021
Investing in European Healthcare: What’s on the Horizon for 2022? McDermott Will & Emery
Jun
10
2021
U.S., Denmark, And Norway Join Forces In Effort To Achieve Zero-Emission Shipping Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jun
8
2021
Global Employment Law Update - Part 2: Colombia to El Salvador McDermott Will & Emery
Feb
11
2021
Brussels Rail Transport Brief: January 2021 K&L Gates
Jul
27
2020
Transatlantic Trade: US and European Trade Talk Update – July 27, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
15
2020
U.S. Embassies and Consulates in the Schengen Area Expand the National Interest Exemption Beginning on July 15 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jul
7
2020
Nanodatabase Adds Product Number 4,000 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jul
7
2020
Enforcement of Customer-Competitor Infringements and Price Monitoring Tools Intensifies K&L Gates
Jul
6
2020
The European Union Reopens its Borders, but Bars Travelers from the United States Foley & Lardner LLP
Jun
16
2020
Denmark’s PFAS Ban in Paper and Cardboard Effective in July 2020 Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
12
2020
Brussels Rail Transport Brief: May 2020 K&L Gates
May
21
2020
Five European Countries to Propose PFASs REACH Restriction; Request Comments Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
16
2020
COVID-19 and International Travel: The Latest Immigration Consequences of the Coronavirus Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
12
2019
Denmark Notifies EC of Order to Ban PFAS in Paper FCMs Keller and Heckman LLP
Sep
19
2019
Denmark to Ban Fluorinated Compounds in Paper and Paperboard Food Packaging Materials Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
29
2019
Course on Nano-Risk Governance Portal Will Be Held during NanoSafety Cluster Week Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Aug
3
2019
Nordic Council of Ministers Publishes Report on Applicability of GHS Classification Criteria to Nanomaterials Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jun
1
2019
The Deadliest Laptop in the World Is Up for Art Auction & More Art World Headlines Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
May
8
2019
Former Danske Bank CEO Charged by Danish Prosecutors in Connection with Massive Money Laundering Scandal Ballard Spahr LLP
Apr
5
2019
And Here Come the Lawyers: Securities Fraud Suits Commence Private Litigation Phase of Danske Bank Scandal Ballard Spahr LLP
Mar
5
2019
CJEU Rules on Parent-Subsidiary & Interest and Royalties Directives Anti-Abuse Clauses McDermott Will & Emery
Feb
20
2019
EU Court of Justice Confirms Annulment of Commission Prohibition Decision Due to a Procedural Irregularity McDermott Will & Emery
Nov
30
2018
Danske Bank Money Laundering Scandal: The Tip of the Iceberg(s) Ballard Spahr LLP
Sep
20
2018
Danske Bank CEO Resigns on Heels of Report Detailing an Astounding $234 Billion in Suspicious Transactions in Money Laundering Scandal Ballard Spahr LLP
Sep
6
2018
Recent Nordic Scandals Involving ING Bank and Danske Bank Underscore the European Union’s Vulnerabilities to Money Laundering Ballard Spahr LLP
Jul
25
2018
Denmark Implements Email Encryption Requirement, What Countries Will Follow? Murtha Cullina
 

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