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Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Danes' voting "Yes" in the referendum sent "a clear signal" to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Germany celebrated the vote, saying it makes Europe stronger.
Denmark took to the polls on Wednesday to vote on whether to join the EU's common defense policy. With nearly all votes counted, roughly two-thirds of Danish voters supported the measure.
It comes as the European nation is seeking closer defense ties with its allies in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Denmark's electoral authority reported that 66.9% voted in favor of ending Denmark's opt-out from EU defense policy, with 33.1% against dropping the opt-out.
"We have sent a clear signal to [Russian President Vladimir] Putin," Social Democrat Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said.
"With the decision we have made, we show that when Putin invades a free and independent country and threatens peace and stability, we will move closer together,'' she added.
When it goes into effect, Danish officials will be able to remain in the room when EU colleagues discuss defense topics. It also means Danish forces can take part in EU military operations.
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