Exit polls: Danish voters want back into EU’s defense policy
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Two exit polls by Danish broadcasters say that around two thirds of voters in Wednesday’s referendum have backed abandoning Denmark’s 30-year-old opt-out from the European Union’s common defense policy.
TV2 broadcaster said that 66.6% voted in favor of ending the opt-out — which would have limited practical effect for either Denmark or the EU — and 33.4% against. Public broadcaster DR had the figures at 69% for and 30.9% against.
The polls were published just after voting ended.
The referendum was the latest example of European countries seeking closer defense links with allies in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It follows Sweden and Finland’s historic bids to join NATO — something to be taken up at a summit next month.