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Denmark recognized the independence of Iceland on 1 December 1918 and the two countries remained in personal union until 1944 as part of the Danish–Icelandic Act of Union. [4] While in union with Denmark, the diplomatic relations of Iceland with the rest of the world were handled by Denmark. [5]
Denmark: 1918: See Denmark–Iceland relations. Iceland was a part of the Kingdom of Denmark from 1814 to 1918 and a separate kingdom in a personal union with Denmark until 1944, when Iceland declared independence. Denmark has an embassy in Reykjavík. [71]
Iceland established its own flag, declared its neutrality and asked Denmark to represent on its behalf foreign affairs and defense interests, while maintaining full control of them. Iceland opened its first embassy in 1920. [1] The Act would be up for revision in 1940 and could be revoked three years later if agreement was not reached.
The German invasion of Denmark on 9 April 1940 and subsequent occupation severed communications between Iceland and Denmark. [2] As a result, on 10 April, the Althing passed two resolutions investing the Icelandic cabinet with the power of head of state and declaring that the Kingdom of Iceland would accept full responsibility for both foreign ...
Treaties extended to Iceland (dependent territory) (3 P) Pages in category "Denmark–Iceland relations" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total.
France, Iceland and Denmark have all secured their place at the 2025 European Championship, joining Germany, world champions Spain and hosts Switzerland.
The Act of Union, signed on 1 December 1918 by Icelandic and Danish authorities, recognized Iceland as a fully sovereign state (the Kingdom of Iceland), joined with Denmark in a personal union with the Danish king. Iceland established its own flag and asked Denmark to represent its foreign affairs and defense interests.
See Denmark–Iceland relations. Denmark has an embassy in Reykjavík. [256] Iceland has an embassy in Copenhagen. [257] Both countries are full members of NATO. Ireland: January 1962 [102] See Denmark–Ireland relations. Denmark has an embassy in Dublin and three honorary consulates (Cork, Limerick and Waterford). [258] Ireland has an embassy ...