Evidence from Norway suggests that a rise in turnout not only benefits...
High turnout in European elections has often been assumed to favour parties on the left of the political spectrum, based on the assumption that they derive their support primarily from working class...
View ArticleNorway’s rejection of EU membership has given the country less...
Norway rejected membership of the European Union in a referendum in 1994, but participates in the single market through the European Economic Area (EEA) agreement. Erik O. Eriksen argues that while the...
View ArticleSiv Jensen: “The EEA agreement has served Norway well, but it’s not a free ride”
Norway, as one of the largest oil and gas exporters in the world, has had to cope with a substantial drop in the price of oil since 2014. The country is also frequently cited in the context of the UK’s...
View ArticleBrexit means Brexit, but the Norway model is clearly the least worst option
There has been no formal statement by Theresa May’s government on when Article 50, which initiates the process for the UK leaving the EU, will be triggered. Gavin Barrett argues that although delaying...
View ArticleCan a new leader change a party’s fortunes? How leadership changes affect...
Political parties regularly change their leadership following a disappointing election result, but how can parties be sure that a new leader will change how voters think about their policy positions?...
View ArticleEvidence from Norway: How public broadcasters influence voting behaviour
Election campaigns frequently feature passionate debates over the impact of media coverage on decisions made by voters. Drawing on evidence from a new study, Rune J. Sørensen illustrates the impact the...
View ArticleThe worries of wealth: What Monday’s election might mean for the future of...
On 11 September, Norwegians will head to the polls to elect a new government. Mi Ah Schoyen and Are Vegard Haug preview the vote, writing that alongside the choice between a centre-left and...
View ArticleElection reaction: Norway’s government secures a fragile second term
Norway’s government, led by Erna Solberg, is set to remain in power following the country’s parliamentary election on 11 September. Although the Norwegian Labour Party emerged with the largest number...
View ArticleHow Norway could use its presidency of the Council of the Baltic Sea States...
In light of the EU’s lack of unity over how to approach Russia, the Council for the Baltic Sea States (CBSS), which includes Russia as a member, provides an important supplementary diplomatic forum for...
View ArticleHow Norway has used the Covid-19 pandemic to help build its national brand
Norway has an established reputation as a state that seeks to do good in the rest of the world. But how well does this reputation as a humanitarian actor match the country’s actions? Antoine de Bengy...
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