PM Jonas Gahr Stoere said the result showed Social Democratic parties can win elections even with right-wing forces on the rise in Europe
Norway’s Labour Party of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere has claimed victory in Monday’s general election with most votes now counted and with a narrow but clear win by the centre-left block over the right-wing parties.
Rapturous cheering erupted in Oslo on Monday night as Labour supporters gathered to celebrate a closely fought campaign in which the future of a wealth tax that dates to the late 19th century has been a central issue.
Addressing the crowd, Stoere thanked his supporters and said the victory showed it is possible for Social Democratic parties to win elections even with right-wing forces on the rise in Europe, according to broadcaster VG.
Earlier, Conservative leader Erna Solberg apologised for the dismal performance of her party, which fell to third place in parliament behind the right-wing populist Progress Party that saw its best result ever in a national election.
