Grunnloven av 1814

Grunnloven av 1814, or the Constitution of 1814, is Norway’s foundational law, establishing the country's independence, government structure, and basic rights. Adopted after Norway's separation from Denmark and subsequent union with Sweden, it created a parliamentary system with separate executive and legislative branches. The constitution guarantees freedoms like speech, religion, and assembly, and enshrines principles of democracy, equality, and rule of law. It marked Norway's move toward self-governance, balancing power between elected representatives and the monarchy, and remains a key symbol of Norwegian sovereignty and democratic values today.