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Norway De Grønne: Latest polls, election results and positions

Election Trend
4.1 %
-0.6 since the last election
Last Election
4.7 %
Election 2025 · 7 Seats
3-Month Trend
-0.1
Three months ago: 4.2 %
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Miljøpartiet De Grønne at a glance

Green Party G/EFA
Flag of Norway Norway Centre-Left Environment & Climate Europhile Founded 1988

Miljøpartiet De Grønne (MDG) is an eco-centric political party in Norway. It defines itself by its radical prioritization of environmental protection and sustainability, superseding traditional economic growth, and sees itself as an ideologically independent force operating beyond the conventional left-right political spectrum.

Values and Ideology
The MDG's foundation is eco-centrism: the protection of ecological foundations takes precedence over all other political objectives. Their worldview is rooted in the understanding that human well-being is intrinsically linked to the health of ecosystems. They advocate for a fundamental paradigm shift away from a consumer society towards a post-growth economy. Central to their philosophy is a responsible human ethos that emphasizes global solidarity and the duty to future generations, with the state acting as a proactive architect of ecological transformation.

Political Priorities
The MDG's agenda is radically focused on phasing out oil and gas production – Norway's central economic dilemma. The party advocates for a massive acceleration of the energy transition, the expansion of public transport, and stringent animal welfare. Its policies primarily target young, urban, and academically inclined voter segments who perceive climate change as an existential threat. They champion quality of life issues, such as reducing working hours and fostering local circular economies, to ensure a socially equitable transition to a low-carbon society.

Role in the Political System
Within the Norwegian political landscape, the MDG operates as a strategic disruptor to the establishment. They leverage their role as a kingmaker to pressure traditional coalitions, explicitly refusing to align permanently with any single bloc. While maintaining a constructive stance on the rule of law, they do not shy away from provocative political activism to underscore the urgency of the climate crisis. The MDG compels other parties to internalize environmental costs into their calculations, thereby redefining the narrative around Norway's national identity as a raw material exporter.
Political Alignment
Conservative
Social
MDG
Market
Progressive
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De Grønne: Key issues and ideological profile

De Grønne Other Parties
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Main topics of De Grønne:: Environment (Core Topic), Society (Important Topic), Social Affairs (Important Topic), Migration (Minor Topic), Economy (Minor Topic)

De Grønne: What does the party stand for? Positions compared

Position 2024 Position 2019

Economy & State

Should income and wealth be redistributed? Advocates moderate redistribution in favor of social justice. Stance
How should the state manage its available budget? Leans slightly more towards investment than saving. Stance
Should the local economy be protected? Advocates largely free trade with minor protective measures. Stance

Society & Values

What is more important: freedom or security? Emphasizes individual freedom over state control. Stance
Should the equality of women be promoted? Wants active state promotion of equality. Stance
Should LGBTQ+ equality be advanced? Advocates strong legal and social equality. Stance
Should same-sex marriage be allowed? Fully supports same-sex marriage. Stance
What role should religions play in politics? Views religion as a personal but socially relevant matter. Stance
Should policy focus on urban or rural areas? Seeks balance between urban and rural interests. Stance

Environment & Globalization

What is more important: environmental protection or economy? Clearly places environmental protection above economic interests. Stance
What is more important: climate protection or economy? Weights climate protection slightly stronger than economic growth. Stance

Migration & Integration

How should immigration policy be regulated? Advocates open immigration with targeted management. Stance
How should immigrant integration be shaped? Supports integration while preserving cultural diversity. Stance
Should ethnic minorities be granted more rights? Supports additional rights for disadvantaged groups. Stance
What role should nation-states play? Focuses on global cooperation and open borders. Stance

Democracy & Institutions

How should power be distributed? Supports checks and balances and shared decision-making power. Stance
How independent should the judiciary be? Advocates a completely independent judiciary without political influence. Stance
How should the state be organized: centralized or federal? Advocates for a balanced distribution of power between the center and regions. Stance
Positions of De Grønne: Should income and wealth be redistributed? Advocates moderate redistribution in favor of social justice. How should the state manage its available budget? Leans slightly more towards investment than saving. Should the local economy be protected? Advocates largely free trade with minor protective measures. What is more important: freedom or security? Emphasizes individual freedom over state control. Should the equality of women be promoted? Wants active state promotion of equality. Should LGBTQ+ equality be advanced? Advocates strong legal and social equality. Should same-sex marriage be allowed? Fully supports same-sex marriage. What role should religions play in politics? Views religion as a personal but socially relevant matter. Should policy focus on urban or rural areas? Seeks balance between urban and rural interests. What is more important: environmental protection or economy? Clearly places environmental protection above economic interests. What is more important: climate protection or economy? Weights climate protection slightly stronger than economic growth. How should immigration policy be regulated? Advocates open immigration with targeted management. How should immigrant integration be shaped? Supports integration while preserving cultural diversity. Should ethnic minorities be granted more rights? Supports additional rights for disadvantaged groups. What role should nation-states play? Focuses on global cooperation and open borders. How should power be distributed? Supports checks and balances and shared decision-making power. How independent should the judiciary be? Advocates a completely independent judiciary without political influence. How should the state be organized: centralized or federal? Advocates for a balanced distribution of power between the center and regions.

De Grønne: Election results in Norway since 1945

De Grønne in government: the record since 1945

1945 1960 1980 2000 2020 Today
Led government Involved in government Not in government
No government involvement to date

De Grønne has not been involved in any government since 1945.

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