Why didn't Norway join the European Union?

by vinethatatethesouth
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Norway was created in 1030.

1397-1814 union with Denmark. Ruled from Copenhagen

1814-1905 union with Sweden. Ruled from Stockholm

1940-1945 "union" with Nazi-Germany. Ruled from Berlin

We have had 513 years of unions in the 986 years Norway has existed without anyone asking us if we wanted it.

The resistance to get ruled from Brussels is massive!

I found a gallup* (2014) with 71% of Norwegians against EU membership, and just 19% in favor.

*translated source