The Union between Sweden and Norway (1814-1905)

The Union between Sweden and Norway (1814-1905) was a political arrangement where Norway kept its own government and laws but shared a king and foreign policy with Sweden. After Norway’s attempt to establish full independence failed, it entered a union with Sweden, maintaining some autonomy but united under one monarch. Over time, Norway sought more independence, leading to tensions. The union lasted until 1905, when Norway peacefully dissolved it, becoming fully independent, while Sweden accepted the separation. The union allowed Norway to retain its institutions but was overseen by the Swedish king until its peaceful end.