World Signal

On September 8, 2025, Norway witnessed a closely fought parliamentary election that ultimately secured Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre a second consecutive term in office. The election was characterized by intense competition between the centre-left coalition led by Støre’s Labour Party and a right-wing opposition alliance consisting of the Progress Party and the Conservatives. Støre’s coalition, bolstered by four smaller supporting parties, narrowly crossed the threshold needed for a majority, winning 89 seats in total, while the opposition bloc managed 80 seats. This narrow victory reflects the electorate’s desire for continuity and stability at a time when global uncertainties, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the political developments in the United States such as the re-election of Donald Trump, have heightened public concern. Støre’s first term in office had been marked by multiple challenges on both domestic and international fronts. Domestically, Norway faced ris...