The Dissolution of Union between Norway and Sweden is commemorated annually on June 7, celebrating the separation of the two nations as unified kingdoms under a common monarch and foreign policy. This day serves as a reminder for Norwegians, both locally and abroad, of their achievement in gaining self-governance after years of being subject to Swedish policies. The Norwegian parliament, the Storting, initiated the motion for dissolution due to significant economic and political disparities between the two countries. Following a plebiscite where 99.95% of voters favored separation, the union was officially dissolved. The day is marked by remembrance activities, reflecting on Norway's journey toward independence and its historical significance.