Lov om språk (Law on languages)
This legislation aims to strengthen the position of the Norwegian language and ensure that it remains a prominent part of society, covering all areas and aspects of social life. It emphasises equality between two written forms of Norwegian and commits to protecting and promoting the state’s official languages. The law covers several areas and makes it mandatory for institutions and public services to provide written material in both Bokmål and Nynorsk, ensuring both written forms can be used interchangeably. Moreover, the law promotes the use of original Norwegian in literature,