Historical Events tagged with "welfare state"
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Politics & Government
Thorvald Stauning Takes Office as Premier
April 24th, 1924 100 years ago
Thorvald Stauning was appointed as the Premier of Denmark, marking the beginning of his first term in office. Stauning was the leader of the Social Democrats and served during a time of significant change in Danish society. The appointment stemmed from a coalition formed to address pressing social and economic issues in the aftermath of World War I. His leadership would develop policies aimed at improving the welfare of the population and strengthening Denmark's economy.
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