Norway’s government collapsed on Thursday after the eurosceptic Centre party withdrew from the ruling coalition over disagreements about EU green energy laws.

Centre party leader Trygve Slagsvold Vedum opposed three EU directives on renewable energy, citing concerns over Norway’s electricity policy and sovereignty.

With the Centre party’s exit, the centre-left Labour party will govern alone for the first time in 25 years.

While Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre vowed to continue, his government now lacks a parliamentary majority, making it difficult to pass legislation, The Telegraph has reported.

The move signals growing tensions between Norway and the EU, with potential impacts on energy exports and hydropower supplies.

Written by B.C. Begley