Denmark in a historic referendum voted to join the Common Security Policy of the European Union.
This is evidenced by the counting of 100% of the votes, reports Politiken.
This step was supported by 66.9% of voters, 33.10% - voted against. 65.8% of citizens took part in the vote.
"We sent a clear signal to Putin. The decision we made shows that when Putin invades a free and independent country and threatens peace and stability, we will get closer," said Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
The decision means Danish representatives will participate in EU discussions on defense topics and Danish forces will be able to participate in EU military operations.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the vote was a "strong signal of commitment to our common security" and that both Denmark and the EU would benefit.
Denmark was the only EU country to agree to opt out of the common defense policy, although Malta also remains de facto on the sidelines.
Denmark has not participated in common security and defense policy, EU military operations or EU decision-making processes related to military operations.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the referendum just two weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine and after reaching agreement with a majority of parties in parliament.
At the same time, she also announced plans to increase defense spending to 2 percent of GDP as required by NATO membership by 2033.
