Vedum: The decision on the hiring of Norway’s new central bank governor won’t be made this week
Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (SP) told the newspaper Dagbladet that he does not want to rush when it comes to appointing a new…
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Vedum: The plan for a third power cable from Norway to Europe will not materialize
Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (SP) told the newspaper VG that the plan for a third power cable from Norway to Europe, NorthConnect, will…
Opinion: Here’s why Stoltenberg’s wish to be Norway’s Central Bank chief is problematic
The former two-time Prime Minister and current NATO chief, Jens Stoltenberg, wants to be Norway’s new central bank governor. His wish, however, poses some serious…
Vedum confirms that the government will cover part of the costs for the dissolution of Viken
Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (SP) promises that the government will pay if there is a dissolution of the large county of Viken. But…
Today, Norway’s government presented its amended 2022 budget proposal. Here are the details
Opportunities throughout the country, higher employment, labor market security, a fairer distribution of income and wealth, and fairer climate policies are key priorities in the…
Vedum sends clear message: “Initiate the dissolution of forcibly merged municipalities”
Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (SP) has promised financial security to forcibly merged municipalities that want to dissolve. Now he is asking the municipal…
Norway’s government wants to increase housing allowance to help people pay their electricity bills
The high electricity prices are creating problems for those in Norway who have the least. Now the government wants to increase housing benefits in order…
Finance Minister Vedum: There is no miracle cure against high electricity prices in Norway
Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (SP) says there is no miracle cure against the currently high electricity prices in Norway. Minister of Finance Trygve…
Equinor lobbyist becomes Vedum’s state secretary
Despite promises to end the connection between PR and politics, Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (SP) will get former Equinor lobbyist Lotte Grepp Knutsen…
The Center Party’s parliamentary group has approved the Hurdal platform
The Center Party’s (SP) parliamentary group has approved the new government platform in a meeting on Wednesday morning. Marit Arnstad confirmed the news after the…
Vedum calls for national celebration of 1,000 years of Christianity in Norway
Center Party (SP) leader Trygve Slagsvold Vedum wants to have a national celebration of the anniversary of the Christianization of Norway in 2030. He wants…
Center Party criticizes increase in number of taxi licenses: “It has ruined the everyday life of taxi drivers”
The number of taxi licenses in Oslo increased by 51% after the taxi reform was introduced in November 2020. “The government, together with the Progress…
Center Party appoints Trygve Slagsvold Vedum as its prime minister candidate
The Center Party (SP) has decided to pick party leader Trygve Slagsvold Vedum as its prime ministerial candidate. Thus, there will be two prime ministerial…
Norway’s Center Party rejects government cooperation with Progress Party
Newly elected Progress Party (FRP) leader Sylvi Listhaug recently said she was open to possible government collaboration with the Center Party (SP) after this autumn’s…
The Norwegian state spent 12 billion kroner on consultants last year
Last year, the state spent NOK 12 billion on consultants. The Center Party’s (SP) leader believes that power is being transferred from the ministries to…
Center Party sounds the alarm on foreign acquisitions in Norway: “We mustn’t be naive”
Center Party (SP) leader Trygve Slagsvold Vedum warns against naivety when it comes to Russian and Chinese acquisitions of property, companies, and natural resources in…
New opinion poll: Erna Solberg’s Conservatives remain the most popular party in Norway
Prime Minister Erna Solberg’s Conservative Party (H) continues to be the most popular political party in Norway. However, the Center Party (SP) registered 22.6% of…
Norway’s Center Party: It’s mad to spend 36 billion kroner on new government quarter
Center Party (SP) leader Trygve Slagsvold Vedum thinks it is insane to spend NOK 36 billion on a new government building. Both the Socialist Left…
Vedum proposes a vote of no confidence against Minister regarding culling of wolves
The Centre Party believes Vidar Helgesen’s (Conservatives) handling of the so-called ‘wolf case’ – regarding culling of wolves – has been so bad that he…
The entire leadership re-elected
Trygve Slagsvold Vedum is re-elected as head of the Centre Party (SP). The two deputy chairmen also were given renewed confidence. Vedum, who is from…
