Storting

The Storting

The Storting is Norway's main law-making place. It is where important decisions for the country are made. The Storting was created in 1814 when Norway wrote its first set of rules. Today, it meets in the beautiful city of Oslo.

The Storting has 169 members. These members are called representatives. They are chosen by people all over Norway to make decisions for the country. Every four years, people vote for their favorite representatives.

The Storting is led by a president and some vice presidents. These leaders help organize the work. The representatives work in special groups called committees. These committees talk about different topics, like schools, health, and the environment, before making decisions.

Since 2021, Masud Gharahkhani has been the President of the Storting. He helps make sure everything runs smoothly. The Storting used to have two parts, but now it is just one big group. This makes it easier for everyone to work together.

People in Norway vote for parties, not just individuals. This helps make sure that the number of seats a party gets matches the number of votes they receive. The Storting meets in a special building in Oslo, designed by a Swedish architect. It is made of yellow brick with gray granite details.