Agreement
Swedish Recognition of Norwegian Independence, 1905
Following negotiations at Karlstad, Sweden recognised Norwegian independence on 26 October 1905, formally dissolving the union.
What happened
Following negotiations between Norwegian and Swedish delegations at Karlstad, held 31 August to 23 September 1905, which avoided the risk of war between the two countries, the two sides agreed a convention establishing a demilitarised neutral zone along the border, requiring the demolition of Norwegian border fortresses, providing for duty-free transit of goods, and confirming the rights of Sami reindeer migration across the border; Swedish delegate Karl Staaff was among the negotiators.[1] Sweden formally recognised Norwegian independence on 26 October 1905. The Storting's own account states: "On 26th October 1905, Sweden recognized Norwegian independence, and shortly after, the Danish prince, Carl, was chosen as the new King of Norway. He took the name King Haakon VII."[2]
Sources for this page
Each number marks a specific claim. Notes give the source, its locator and how it relates to the claim.
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Claim: Norwegian and Swedish delegations negotiated at Karlstad from 31 August to 23 September 1905, with Karl Staaff among the negotiators; the resulting convention established a demilitarised neutral zone along the border, required the demolition of Norwegian border fortresses, provided for duty-free transit of goods between the two countries, and confirmed the rights of Sami reindeer migration across the border.
- Karlstad Treaty splits union of Norway and Sweden (JURIST) link, article text. Source record
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Claim: Following negotiations at Karlstad, Sweden recognised Norwegian independence on 26 October 1905; shortly afterward, the Danish prince Carl was chosen as the new King of Norway and took the name Haakon VII.
- Storting (Parliament of Norway), Milestones in Norway's democratic history (Storting) link, article text. Government perspective or primary official source Source record