The results of the local elections in Norway in 2023 have brought great changes on the political scene. The Høyre Party achieved significant success, winning a majority of seats in many cities and regions. This is also the first time in a long time that the Arbeiderpartiet is not the largest party after the elections.
It is worth noting that the Arbeiderpartiet (Ap) faced many challenges during its government term. The electricity price crisis, the war in Ukraine and rising inflation are important issues that could have influenced her electoral result. Support drops by 3,1 points. percent compared to the previous elections, it is a significant decrease, which means support at the level of 21,7%. at national level.
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Local government elections often bring reshuffles
The election result also contributed to the Arbeiderpartiet losing its majority in Oslo and other regions. Senterpartiet (Sp) also suffered heavy losses, losing over 1000 seats across the country. These changes on stage political Norway may have an impact on shaping the country's policy in the coming years.
It is worth noting that Eirik Lae Solberg from the Høyre Party invited the KrF and Frp parties to talks about taking power in Oslo, which suggests the possibility of forming a new coalition. However, the final composition of power in Oslo will not be determined until late autumn.
Similarly, in the cities of Trondheim and Bergen, where the Arbeiderpartiet has been in power for the past four years, a change in the ruling party is inevitable. Local government elections often bring reshuffles in local authorities, which influences policymaking at the local level.
If you want to check the election results across the country or what the voting was like in your commune, you can do so here: valgresultat.no
Turnout in this year's local elections in Norway was 62,2%.
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