2021: A year in Norway like no other
As the end of the year approaches, now is a good time to look back at the year that was. Though COVID-19 dominated the headlines,…
Norwegian elections 2021
Erna Solberg to enter history books by being elected to the parliament for the ninth time
Erna Solberg (H) may not get a third term as prime minister. But she will be the first in over 100 years to be elected…
Lysbakken: There is no majority in the parliament without the Socialist Left Party
There are many indications that the Socialist Left Party (SV) has reached its goal of contributing to a new government, party leader Audun Lysbakken said….
Erna’s Conservatives are likely facing a bitter defeat – but there’s a champagne party at their election HQ
The election’s biggest losers in terms of the number of votes are the Progress Party (FRP) and the Conservatives (H), according to the initial forecasts….
Conservative Party Deputy Leader Sanner: Winning a third term would have taken a small miracle
Minister of Finance and Conservative Deputy Jan Tore Sanner (H) acknowledges that there is a change of government according to the forecasts that came on…
PHOTO GALLERY: Labor Party explodes with joy as election forecast comes in
As the election forecast predicts a red-green government, Jonas Gahr Støre (Ap) and the rest of the Labor Party have reason to celebrate. (LIVE) 2021…
Election win for Støre, first forecast shows
For the Labor Party, the forecast is far higher than the polls prior to the election indicated. With a support of 26.5%, the Labor Party…
Norway votes: This is what you can expect at 9 PM tonight as the polls close
As the polls are closing, the Norwegian media are finally able to convey the figures from the election. But how much can we really trust…
Survey: One in three Norwegians have changed political party
At least every third Norwegian votes differently in this year’s parliamentary elections than they did four years ago. The Socialist Left Party (SV) and the…
Socialist Left Party referendum increases tensions with Center Party
The Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti, SP) has announced, through its national assembly, that it will have a referendum on any possible government platform should…
International media: Will a change of government in Norway lead to a shift away from oil?
The parliamentary elections, taking place today throughout Norway, has generated much interest worldwide. Foreign media have placed a big focus on the climate and oil…
Norway 2021 elections: These are the major parties and most likely coalitions
With the parliamentary elections now just a week away, on September 13, there is much political scheming, maneuvering, and campaigning. Will Prime Minister Erna Solberg…
2021 election update: 514,716 Norwegians have already voted in advance
As of Friday, 514,716 advance votes have been registered for the Norwegian parliamentary elections of 2021. That corresponds to votes of 13.2% of all eligible…
Norwegian elections of 2021: Over 215,000 people have voted in advance
So far, 215,346 voters have voted in this year’s parliamentary elections. The largest proportion of early voters was registered in Eigersund Municipality, where more than…
During the last week, almost 150,000 Norwegians voted in advance
During last week, approximately 150,000 Norwegians voted in advance in the parliamentary elections. More people are expected to vote early due to the corona pandemic….
FRP’s Listhaug sounds the alarm on “radical left-wing socialists” in Norwegian politics
Progress Party (FRP) leader Sylvi Listhaug issued a strong warning against letting parties on the “socialist side” gain influence after the autumn election. “The election…
2021 elections: Quarantined Oslo residents can now vote from their car at drive-in premises
Several municipalities are resorting to creative solutions during this year’s “pandemic” parliamentary elections. In Oslo, people will be able to vote from their car at…
Election campaign: Norway’s government parties present package of measures to get more people into working life
The Conservatives (H), the Liberals (V), and the Christian Democrats (KRF) want to, among other things, reduce the wealth tax on working capital and ensure…
Prime Minister Erna Solberg embarks on Trøndelag election campaign tour
Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg will launch election campaign activities in Trøndelag this week. From Wednesday to Friday, Solberg will visit a number of cities…
Norwegian elections of 2021: The voting card becomes digital
This year’s voting card, which is normally sent by post, has gone digital. From August 10, all Norwegians will have access to the document via…
