Denmark–Italy relations

Denmark–Italy relations relations
Map indicating locations of Denmark and Italy

Denmark
Italy
Diplomatic mission
  • Danish embassy in Rome
Italian embassy in Copenhagen

Denmark–Italy relations are the current and historical relations between Denmark and Italy. Both countries have embassies in their respective capitals and both countries are members of the European Union and NATO.[1][2]

The Italian royal couple riding through Copenhagen (1922).

Diplomatic relations were established on 2 September 1861 and relations are described as a "solid bond of friendship and cooperation".[3][4] Ties between the two countries are based on the common European vocation.[5]

The two countries have moreover developed close cultural exchanges since the 1960s.[6]

Dante Column in Copenhagen – The monument was raised in 1922 for the 600th anniversary of the death of Dante. The raise was attended by King Christian X and King Victor Emmanuel III.[7]

History

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After the Unification of Italy in 17 March 1861, Italy was represented in Denmark through its diplomatic office in Stockholm, Sweden. Italian Prime Minister Cavour ordered the Italian diplomat in Sweden Marquis Migliorati to communicate to Danish king Frederick VII the assumption of Victor Emmanuel II as King of Italy. The Italian side expressed doubt on a Danish recognition of the newly established Italian state as Denmark was engaged in a dispute with Prussia pertaining to the rights over German–speaking Schleswig-Holstein. The Italian belief was therefore that Denmark could not endorse the new Italian state as it was inspired by Italian nationalism which would corroborate German claims over Schleswig-Holstein. Nonetheless, the Danish people had strong sympathy for Italy inducing the king to grant recognition.[8]

King Frederick VII wrote a letter to king Victor Emmanuel II on 2 September 1861 in which it was stated that Denmark recognized the Kingdom of Italy and an Italian legation was established in Copenhagen.[8] In May 1864, the two countries signed a commercial treaty to strengthen trade. The relations between the two countries was described as "good" in the treaty.[9] An extradition agreement was signed in July 1873, while an agreement on "reciprocal relief to distrissed seamen" was signed in May 1885.[10][11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Danmark i Italien" (in Danish). Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Ambasciata d'Italia - Copenaghen" (in Italian). Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  3. ^ "L'Italia celebra i primi 150 anni – I documenti ufficiali relativi al riconoscimento dell'Italia quale nuovo Stato nazionale". esteri.it (in Italian). 28 September 2011. Archived from the original on 25 August 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Italy-Denmark, 160 years of diplomatic relations in an exhibition". 8 November 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  5. ^ "'Denmark and Italy, a common European vocation'". 18 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  6. ^ "First Italian bilateral visit to Denmark for eight years". Copenhagen Post. 13 October 2009. Archived from the original on 11 August 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  7. ^ Jespersen, Knud J. V. (2009). Rytterkongen: et portræt af Christian 10 (in Danish). Gyldendal. p. 328. ISBN 978-8702077513.
  8. ^ a b "L'Italia celebra i primi 150 anni – I documenti ufficiali relativi al riconoscimento dell'Italia quale nuovo Stato nazionale". esteri.it (in Italian). 28 September 2011. Archived from the original on 25 August 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  9. ^ Departementstidenden 8 (in Danish and French). Copenhagen. 1865. p. 37.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  10. ^ The Consolidated Treaty Series. Oceana Publications. 1969. p. 265. ISBN 9780379130003.
  11. ^ Treaty Series; Publication of Treaties and International Engagements Registered with the Secretariat of the League. Vol. 147–148. League of Nations. 1934. p. 19.

Further reading

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