On 11th June 2013 it will be exactly 100 years since women were granted the right to vote, almost a century after men received the same rights. The centenary committee, which has met regularly since early 2010, is responsible for the Government’s official centenary celebration programme.

In 2014 it will be 200 years since the Norwegian Constitution was signed at Eidsvoll. Numerous events will take place around the country with the objective of enhancing knowledge about the Constitution, and highlighting its historical and contemporary significance.

The Constitution, as laid down on 17 May 1814 by the Constituent Assembly at Eidsvoll and subsequently amended.

In 2013, there will be elections to the Parliament and the Sami Assembly. The Election Day is Monday 9 September 2013. In order to be eligible to vote in the Parliamentary (Storting) elections, you must be a Norwegian national and registered as an elector in a municipality.