Støre, prime minister of Norway, cheers triumph in nation's election
The centre-left bloc, consisting of five parties, has secured a narrow majority of 87 seats in the Norwegian Storting, according to the latest election results. This development gives Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre good chances for a second term, as a party or coalition does not need a parliamentary majority to govern in Norway.
The Labour Party, led by Jonas Gahr Støre, emerged as the strongest force in the parliamentary election, receiving 28.2% of votes. The red-green camp, which includes the Labour Party, has expressed their support for a government led by Jonas Gahr Støre during the election campaign. Given the majority of the red-green camp, Jonas Gahr Støre can continue to hope for support for his policies in the future.
In Norway, a minority government is sufficient if no majority in parliament votes against the plans of the Prime Minister. This parliamentary election saw the centre-left bloc and the right-wing populist Progress Party as the strongest and second strongest forces, respectively. The Progress Party recorded the largest increase, gaining 12.3 percentage points compared to the 2021 election, becoming the second strongest force with 23.9% of votes.
Around four million Norwegians were called to the polls for the parliamentary election held on September 8, 2025. The voter turnout was announced as 78.8 percent by the Norwegian election authority on Monday evening.
The Conservatives (Høyre), led by former Prime Minister Erna Solberg, came in third with 14.6% of votes, representing a loss of 5.7 percentage points compared to 2021. Minority governments are not uncommon in Norway, and Jonas Gahr Støre has been leading a minority government since 2021.
The final official results of the Norwegian Storting election are expected in the coming days, with the total number of seats in the Storting being 169. The exact final result announcement date is not explicitly provided in the available sources. However, with the centre-left bloc securing a narrow majority, the possibility of a second term for Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre looks promising.
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