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Norway's Independence
The constitution signed on 1814 took the country from being an absolute monarchy in union with Denmark to a constitutional monarchy in union with Sweden. -
Norwegian Women gain a voice in politics
After around twenty years of debate in the Storting, women’s suffrage finally became a constitutional right on 14th June 1907 when the motion to introduce limited suffrage for women received a constitutional majority voting. -
World War II
The country tried to maintain neutrality, however, the King fled to London and Germans invaded Norway in 1940. -
European Free Trade Association
Norway becomes a founder member of the European Free Trade Association. -
National Insurance Act
This act was intended to ensure financial security and stability for all norwegians by including pensions to those in need of financial aid. The document, makes provisions for the benefit of pensions.
