Norway’s Labour Party has retained power but will rely on a complex “tutti-frutti” coalition that includes the Greens, Red Party, Socialist Left, and Centre Party to secure a parliamentary majority.

The surge of the populist Progress Party, which doubled its vote share and became a formidable opposition force, reflects growing polarization in Norwegian politics.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will now need to navigate this new multi-party alliance to pass legislation and manage the sovereign wealth fund.

The election campaign focused heavily on wealth taxes, oil fund investments, and immigration, revealing ideological divisions across voters.

Labour’s continued governance signals a cautious approach to EU issues, avoiding a referendum on membership, and emphasizing stability in uncertain geopolitical times, as reported by Politico.