The Progress Party has surged to become Norway's largest political party in the latest polling data. The conservative party now commands 26.8 percent voter support according to the November political barometer.
This represents a dramatic shift in Norway's political landscape just months after national elections. The Labour Party, traditionally Norway's dominant political force, has fallen to 23.9 percent support.
The Labour Party lost voters to nearly all competing parties in the survey. The Conservative Party also gained ground with a 2.4 percentage point increase compared to election results.
Two smaller parties face particular challenges. The Christian Democratic Party fell below Norway's 4 percent parliamentary threshold. The Liberal Party also lost support in the latest measurements.
The red-green coalition maintains its parliamentary majority by the slimmest possible margin. They now hold 85 seats in Norway's 169-seat parliament, a decrease of three seats from current levels.
The political barometer surveyed 1,001 respondents through telephone interviews conducted from October 27 to November 3. Only changes for the Labour Party, Progress Party and Liberal Party fell outside the margin of error.
This polling data reveals significant voter movement since Norway's parliamentary elections two months ago. The Progress Party's rise reflects growing conservative sentiment among Norwegian voters despite the current left-leaning government coalition.
All party support levels with changes from parliamentary election in parentheses:
- Progress Party: 26.8%
- Labour Party: 23.9% (-4.1)
- Conservative Party: +2.4%
- Christian Democratic Party: Below 4% threshold
- Liberal Party: Decreased support