Frihedsrådets

The Freedom Council (Frihedsrådet) was a Danish resistance organization during World War II. It was formed in September 1943, after the collapse of the Danish government and the subsequent German occupation. The council's primary goal was to coordinate the various underground resistance groups operating in Denmark. Its establishment marked a significant step towards a more unified and organized resistance movement.

The Freedom Council comprised representatives from different factions, including communists, socialists, liberals, and conservatives. This broad political spectrum aimed to create a united front against the Nazi occupation, transcending ideological differences for the common cause of liberation. The council provided strategic direction for sabotage operations, intelligence gathering, and the dissemination of underground propaganda.

Key activities of the Freedom Council included organizing strikes, facilitating the escape of persecuted individuals, and preparing for a post-war democratic Denmark. They maintained contact with the Allied powers, providing valuable intelligence and receiving support. The council's leadership remained clandestine, operating under constant threat of discovery and arrest by the Gestapo and Danish collaborators. The Freedom Council played a crucial role in strengthening the Danish resistance and contributing to the eventual Allied victory.