1945 Denmark recognizes Icelandic independence. After defeat of Nazi Germany, SD leads postwar coalition governments. 1948 Faeroe Islands granted home rule. 1952 Founder member of Nordic Council. 1979 Greenland granted home rule.
Final coalition collapses over economic policy differences.
Referendum rejects Maastricht Treaty on European Union. Center-left government led by Poul Nyrup Rasmussen. Danish voters ratify revised Maastricht Treaty. Result greeted with demonstrations. 1998 General election narrowly reelects Rasmussen.