Latest politics news and updates from Norway in English.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will speak in Oslo on March 28 to detail the alliance's enhanced defense posture in the Nordic region. His speech at NUPI will focus on the strategic importance of the High North and the operationalization of new regional plans. A press conference will follow the address.
Norway's government and the Conservative opposition have finalized a major cross-party climate settlement. The deal includes adjustments to CO2 taxes, heat pump subsidies, and rules for offshore wind. Prime Minister Støre and Conservative leader Solberg will announce the agreement in a joint press conference.
Norway's Sami Parliament votes on escalating protests against the Fosen wind farm. The proposal includes civil disobedience and an international legal complaint over turbines the Supreme Court ruled violate Sami rights. A representative called the conflict a matter of cultural survival.
Norway's government will present a revised 2026 budget on March 24, featuring a planned 15% defense spending increase. The budget also includes cost-of-living measures and green industry subsidies. Finance Minister Trygve Slagsvold Vedum will deliver the proposal to the Storting.
Norway's first impeachment court case in over 30 years begins, with former Prime Minister Erna Solberg and former Fisheries Minister Harald T. Nesvik facing charges. The trial, related to aquaculture license allocations, is expected to last three weeks. Both defendants deny any criminal wrongdoing.
Norway's Labour Party, Arbeiderpartiet, has scheduled a major press conference for March 21, 2026, to unveil its election platform. Party leader Jonas Gahr Støre will present proposals on tax, the green transition, and healthcare. The event is expected to generate immediate news coverage and political analysis across the country.
Norway's government faces a pivotal day on March 19, announcing new oil exploration licenses amid a heated parliamentary debate and climate protests. The Labour-led administration must balance a parliamentary order to expand frontier drilling with a landmark human rights court case and volatile OPEC+ market decisions.
Norway's Conservative Party has voted to eliminate the wealth tax entirely, reversing its prior stance of only exempting working capital. Business groups and local leaders say the change will boost investment and support economic development.
Høyre’s national meeting narrowly voted to abolish Norway’s wealth tax entirely, reversing its prior position of partial removal. The tax generated 38 billion kroner in 2024, about 2.5% of total tax revenue.
Sylvi Listhaug demands stricter Norwegian citizenship rules, targeting criminal records and welfare dependency. The Progress Party's proposal would deny citizenship to those with 90+ days of prison time and remove all current exemptions.
Høyre rejected a proposal to pilot the elimination of county councils in Innlandet. Debate continues over which region should lead Norway’s municipal restructuring efforts.
Norway will replace its S-mathematics course with two new subjects—Mathematics for Economics and Statistics—starting in 2027. The move aims to boost student engagement in advanced math, following data showing 82% of last year's graduates earned diplomas.
Tina Bru has left her position as deputy leader of Norway's Conservative Party and exited politics entirely. Marget Hagerup steps in as Rogaland’s new representative and assumes leadership of Høyre’s Women’s Forum and working committee.
Ine Eriksen Søreide has been elected leader of Norway's Conservative Party amid ongoing media scrutiny over past controversies. She addressed questions about her ties to the Epstein case and a corruption investigation involving a close associate, emphasizing transparency and patience as she builds her leadership profile.
Ine Eriksen Søreide has delivered her first speech as Norway's new Conservative Party leader, taking over after Erna Solberg's 22-year tenure. She inherits a party reeling from its worst election result in 20 years and faces her first major electoral test in 2027.
New Høyre leader Ine Eriksen Søreide denies intentionally distancing herself from former ambassador Mona Juul. She confirms limited recent contact and reiterates that no gifts were exchanged beyond a previously reported apartment loan.
Olaug Bollestad has been honored as an honorary member of Rogaland KrF for her extensive political service. She served as a Storting representative since 2009 and stepped down as party leader in 2024.
Thirteen Conservative Party lawmakers in Norway are calling for an annual boost of 8–10 billion kroner to fix county roads. They say the current condition is unacceptable and warn the party will be held responsible if it doesn’t act.
Høyre politician Peter Frølich proposes classroom greeting routines to strengthen teacher authority and reduce disruption. Inspired by his son’s positive experience, he urges schools to adopt structured starts to lessons.
Høyre’s incoming leadership trio admits past failures in Western Norway and promises policy shifts to regain voter trust. They aim to boost regional economies and reduce centralization around Oslo.