Høyre
Conservative Party
Conservative Party
Centre-Right
European Parliament Group
Change of +2.6 since last election
-0.3 in the last 3 months
Høyre's foundation is rooted in the classical conservative worldview: the individual is central, yet bears responsibility for the community. The party pursues a course of 'stability through change'. It relies on private property and competition as drivers of prosperity, while simultaneously emphasizing the importance of traditional institutions and social stability. State interventions are critically scrutinized if they restrict citizens' initiative or economic efficiency.
The party's agenda prioritizes tax cuts, deregulation, and enhancing the competitiveness of Norwegian businesses beyond the oil sector. Høyre positions itself as the party of education and innovation, advocating for close European cooperation and NATO membership. It specifically targets skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and urban voters. A key challenge remains balancing industrial promotion with ecological demands in a nation whose prosperity is built on fossil fuels.
Høyre serves as a foundational anchor party within the center-right political spectrum. In Norway's consensus democracy, it assumes the role of a pragmatic manager, driving market-oriented reforms within the Nordic model. Strategically, it aims to lead broad center-right coalitions to counterbalance the social democratic bloc. In doing so, it strictly upholds the integrity of rule-of-law institutions and is internationally regarded as a reliable partner for transatlantic and European integration.
Total Duration: 25 years • 1 month • 1 week • 5 days
Total Duration: 14 years • 10 months • 2 weeks • 1 day
Total Duration: 10 years • 2 months • 3 weeks • 4 days
The party participated in government for 29% of the legislative period.
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