vensterperioden

Vensterperioden is the period of Danish history that spans from 1913 to 1929. During this time, the country experienced a series of liberal governments, characterized by a focus on internal stability and international relations. The period began in 1913, when the Liberal Party formed a coalition government with the Free-minded Liberal Party in the wake of the first global economic crisis.

Under the leadership of the Venstre party, also known as the Liberal Party, Denmark's economy experienced significant growth, driven by agricultural development and expansion of the country's industrial base. The period was also marked by significant social and cultural changes, including the introduction of women's suffrage in 1920. Feminism and the women's rights movement gained momentum during this time, thanks to the efforts of women like Estrid Heinesen and Sophie of Nassau.

Foreign policy during the Vensterperioden was also notable. Denmark pursued a policy of neutrality, maintaining good relations with both the European powers and the newly emerging communist states. This approach was marked by a number of diplomatic initiatives, including membership in the League of Nations. The country's international role was however relatively minor, except for the 1920 settlement in the Faroe Islands and the League of Nations-mediated arbitration of Bergens commune in Norway.

The Vensterperioden came to an end in 1929 when the Koumaravelis government of the Social Democratic Party took office in a third constitutional crisis. Following the crisis, a royal constitution was implemented, entrenching Liberal influence over the Danish government.