Kjell Ingolf Ropstad is no longer the leader of Norway’s Christian Democrats
Kjell Ingolf Ropstad formally resigned as leader of the Christian Democrats (KRF) at the national board meeting in Oslo on Friday. Ropstad announced last week…
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Olaug Bollestad takes over as Minister of Children and Family Affairs
On Monday, Olaug Bollestad (KRF) took over as Minister of Children and Family Affairs. In a short, official statement from the Prime Minister, the government…
KRF: Kjell Ingolf Ropstad will resign next Friday
The Christian Democrats (KRF) announced that Kjell Ingolf Ropstad would resign as leader next Friday in connection with the party’s national board meeting. The KRF’s…
Outgoing minister Ropstad in trouble for not paying taxes
KrF leader and outgoing minister Kjell Ingolf Ropstad is set to meet the press on Saturday after the newspaper Aftenposten revealed that he took active…
A “housing scandal” is rocking Norwegian politics. Here’s what you need to know
The Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti, KrF) has been in serious “damage control” as its leader, Kjell Ingolf Ropstad, has been engulfed by a “housing…
Norwegian minister received free housing from the parliament by registering at his parents’ address: “I’m very sorry”
Christian Democrat (KrF) leader Kjell Ingolf Ropstad received free housing from the Norwegian parliament (Storting) by registering at his parents’ address. He did so even…
Norway’s Christian Democrat leader warns against liberalization of abortion law
On Saturday, the Christian Democrat Party’s (KrF) leader Kjell Ingolf Ropstad warns against the liberalization of the abortion law. Four out of five red-green parties…
Norwegian Minister for Children and Families worried about porn trend, criticizes OnlyFans
Norway’s Minister for Children and Families, Kjell Ingolf Ropstad (KrF), criticized the website OnlyFans on Monday. He’s worried about how the site affects young people’s…
Norway wants to tighten rules for foreign financing of religious communities in the country
The Norwegian government wants to tighten rules related to religious or philosophical communities that take in contributions from states that do not respect the right…
Christian Democrats oppose Solberg’s new tax cuts: “The time for major tax cuts is over”
The Christian Democrats (KrF) and Kjell Ingolf Ropstad have been supporting cutting taxes by NOK 34 billion since 2013. Now, they decided to oppose new…
Ropstad takes a hard line on “detailed management” of families in Norway
Christian Democrat (KrF) party leader Kjell Ingolf Ropstad is tired of the Norwegian state forcing families into the same template. Now he wants a change…
Norwegian Family Minister wants to extend parental leave
Minister Kjell Ingolf Ropstad wants to increase the father’s leave after the birth of a child, extend parental leave, and remove the threefold division. “To…
Norwegian government announces softer measures in ten municipalities in Eastern Norway from next week
Minister for Children and Families Kjell Ingolf Ropstad (KrF) announced the easing of measures in ten municipalities in Eastern Norway next week, newspaper VG writes….
Norway is increasing child benefits: Here’s all you need to know
The Norwegian government is implementing a “historic” increase in child benefits for families with children. We spoke to the Ministry of Children and Families to…
Norwegian Children Minister asks religious communities to help him find more foster homes
Minister for Children and Families Kjell Ingolf Ropstad (KrF) says congregations and religious communities are “perfect allies” in the hunt for new foster families. Today,…
More than half of children in poverty in Norway have an immigrant background
With a new strategy, the Norwegian government hopes to give children in low-income families a better everyday life and prevent poverty from being inherited. Today,…
Budget negotiation demands: FRP wants to cut number of quota refugees coming to Norway
Progress Party (FRP) leader Siv Jensen states that the party will oppose the government’s proposal to receive 3,000 quota refugees during this autumn’s budget negotiations….
Great news for parents: Norway is increasing child benefits
Great news for parents: Norway is increasing child benefits The Norwegian government is proposing to increase the child benefit by NOK 300 a month from…
Norway plans to take in 3,000 quota refugees in 2021
In the proposal for the state budget for 2021, the Norwegian government plans to uphold the intake of 3,000 quota refugees a year – despite…
Norway allocates 60 million kroner to fight loneliness among its elderly
The Norwegian government plans to spend NOK 60 million in the state budget for 2021 to work against loneliness and isolation among the elderly during…
