El marc polític de Noruega

Political Outline

Current Political Leaders

King: Harald V (since 17 January 1991) - hereditary
Prime Minister: Jonas Gahr STORE (since 14 October 2021) – Labour Party

Next Election Dates

Parliamentary: 2029

Main Political Parties

Coalition governments comprising several parties are typical in Norway. Currently, nine parties are represented in the parliament. The Labour Party and the Conservative Party are historically the most represented.

- Norwegian Labour Party (DNA): centre-left
- Conservative Party (Høyre): centre-right
- Centre Party (SP): centrist
- Progress Party (FrP): right-wing party
- Socialist Left Party (SV): left-wing
- Red Party (Rødt): left to far-left, Marxist
- Liberal Party (Venstre): centre-right, conservative-liberal
- Green Party: centre-left green political party
- Christian Democratic Party (KrF): centre.

Executive Power

In Norway, the Constitution grants executive powers to the King, but these are largely ceremonial and exercised by the Cabinet. After elections, the King appoints the leader of the majority party or coalition as Prime Minister with the approval of Parliament. The King’s role is symbolic, with the Prime Minister holding actual executive authority. The Prime Minister in Norway leads the Cabinet, holds executive authority, and is responsible for directing government policies and operations.

Legislative Power

The Storting is the legislative body of Norway. The parliament is unicameral and consists of 169 representatives. Members are elected for four-year terms according to a system of proportional representation. The Storting cannot be dissolved before serving its full four-year term.