The 2019 elections in Norway for local authorities, municipalities and districts are behind us. Political analysts and sociologists closely observe the results, trends and all modifications that take place on the Norwegian political scene - both regionally (in individual cities and municipalities) and on a national scale. It cannot be denied that the latest public opinion polls give us the impression that the Norwegian political scene will be "turned slightly upside down." The political landscape is changing – becoming more liberal and leaning to the left.
The 2019 elections in Norway are greener and more leftist
According to election analyst Peter Egge Langsæther of NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology), these elections will be marked by the Green Party and the radical left. This is in line with the results in other countries - all over Europe, left-wing parties are coming to the fore.
“In Norway and Scandinavia, social democratic parties have so far performed quite well compared to their sister parties in other European countries. But here too we can see the trends in the development of the political situation that are observed in Europe.” says election researcher Johannes Bergh of the Institute for Social Research for Nettavisen.
A big surprise is the good election result for the Green Party, which raises issues important to Norwegians in its program road tolls and the climate problem. These aspects caused the party to gain considerable recognition.
“MGD is the clearest voice in real climate policy. We are not afraid to face difficult choices. We are doing everything in our power to introduce the necessary changes to protect the climate here and now. Like others, we do not stop at setting goals for the distant future. ”Says Berg in an interview with Nettavisen.
Elections 2019 in Norway. How did the inhabitants of the “land of fjords” vote?2019 elections in Norway - who is the big winner?
The absolute winner of the elections is the Center Party Senterpartiet Sp. Here, as much as 14,4 percent of the support nationwide was achieved. The strength of this group is most evident outside large urban agglomerations. According to estimates, it will have the most mayors of communes. Let's take a look at the results on a national scale. The Labor Party on the podium, right behind it, on its heels is Right. Then the Center Party, the Progress Party and the Green Party.
What are the new trends in Norwegian politics?2019 ELECTIONS NORWAY: COUNTRY SCORE
- Labor Party Arbeiderpartiet: 24,8 percent (change from 2015 local elections: -8,2)
- Hoyre: 20,1 percent (-3,1)
- Center Party Senterpartiet: 14,4 percent (+5,9)
- The Progress Party Frp Fremskrittspartiet: 8,2 percent (-1,2)
- Greens MDG Miljøpartiet De Gronne: 6,7 percent (+2,5)
- Socialist Left Party SV Sosialistisk Venstreparti: 6,1 percent (+1,9)
- KrF Christian People's Patio Kristelig Folkparti: 4,0 percent (-1,4)
- Left: 3,9 percent (-1,6)
- Left Red: 3,8 percent (+1,8)
- Not for Road Tolls Folkeaksjonen Nei til mer bompenger: 2,4%
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