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The Storting during World War II

On 9th April 1940, war came to Norway and German soldiers occupied the Storting. For the next five years, the Storting was put out of action and the building was taken over by its German occupiers. 

The decriminalization of homosexuality

Friday 21st April 1972 was a momentous day in the history of modern Norway. Until that date, sexual relations between men had been a criminal offence under the Norwegian Penal Code.

Women in the Storting

In 2021, we celebrated the centenary since Karen Platou (Conservative Party) was the first woman to be elected to the Storting as a regular MP. Read articles about women in the Storting.

The Norwegian flag

In May 1821 the Storting chose what is now one of the most powerful symbols of sovereignty, community and democracy in Norway.

The Castbergian Child Laws

The Castbergian Child Laws from 1915 gave children born outside of marriage rights to inheritance and to bear their father’s surname.

King Carl Johan 1818–2018

King Carl Johan was crowned on 7 September 1818 in Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim. In 2018 The President of the Storting opened an exhibition at Eidsvoll Manor House to mark the anniversary.

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