Denmark: Siltanews – News Desk
Starting January 1, 2025, Denmark will roll out a law banning foreign flags on flagpoles across the country, with a few neighbourly exceptions. The bold move was rubber-stamped by parliament Tuesday, December 3, in the evening, sparking a wave of pride – and some grumbles – across the nation.
Dannebrog is the most important national symbol we have in Denmark. It unites Danes as a people and should have a special status. The law is set to reinstate Denmark’s age-old stance on keeping foreign flags grounded, a tradition briefly upended last year when a century-old rule was repealed after a Supreme Court ruling. But now, Hummelgaard says, it’s back to basics with strict flagging rules ensuring Dannebrog takes center stage.
It’s not a total flag ban – Denmark isn’t leaving its Nordic mates or certain allies out in the cold. Flags from Finland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and even Germany are still welcome to flutter on Danish soil. Regional and international flags, like those of the UN and EU, also get the green light.
Last year’s Supreme Court ruling sent Denmark’s longstanding flag rules into free fall, prompting a scramble in the Ministry of Justice to reinstate order. The result? A firm but flexible law to balance national pride with international diplomacy. Whether it’s a patriotic stand or a wave of controversy, Denmark’s new flag law is raising eyebrows and bringing the Dannebrog back into the spotlight.