(CPOD) Dec. 2, 2003 – The Labour Party (DNA) is now the top political organization in Norway, according to a poll released by NRK. 26.4 per cent of respondents would support Labour, a 4.6 per cent lead over the Progress Party (FrP).
(CPOD) Dec. 2, 2003 – The Labour Party (DNA) is now the top political organization in Norway, according to a poll released by NRK. 26.4 per cent of respondents would support Labour, a 4.6 per cent lead over the Progress Party (FrP).
A coalition government encompassing the Conservative (H) and Christian People (KrF) parties currently administers Norway, under prime minister Kjell Magne Bondevik. Labour leader Jens Stoltenberg held the highest office from March 2000 to October 2001. The next general election is scheduled for 2005.
A merger of the country’s two largest financial institutions, Den norske Bank and Gjensidige Nor, was approved in principle last month. Both parties are required to sell off some of their units before the deal is officially completed.
Polling Data
What party would you support in the local election?
Nov. 2003 | Aug. 2003 | |
Labour Party (DNA) | 26.4% | 19.8% |
Progress Party (FrP) | 21.8% | 22.1% |
Socialist Left (SV) | 19.6% | 17.2% |
Conservatives (H) | 14.1% | 19.0% |
Christian People (KrF) | 6.6% | 7.3% |
Agrarians (Sp) | 5.6% | 6.1% |
Liberal Left (V) | 2.8% | 3.2% |
