Recent polls place Miljøpartiet De Grønne (MDG) within reach of the vital 4% threshold that would guarantee them proportional representation in parliament. In the 2021 election, MDG came close to crossing that line, with 3.94% and three members of Parliament. The polls now show a close race between the left and the right blocks. MDG points to the Social Democratic party leader as Prime Minister, and by passing the threshold would likely tip the balance in favor of the left side. MDG’s message of “making the PM greener” has resonated with voters, who are rushing to MDG to see more climate action and prevent the far right from winning.

Ciarán Cuffe, Co-Chair of the European Green Party, said: “We send our strongest support to our Norwegian Green friends in this crucial election. MDG have put forward a clear plan to take Norway safely out of the oil and gas age, to protect nature, and fight poverty. At a time of more and more extreme weather due to the accelerating climate crisis, a strong Green voice is more important than ever. Norway is one of the world’s biggest oil and gas producers, and decisions made in Oslo have far-reaching consequences.”

Vula Tsetsi, Co-Chair of the European Green Party, stated: “Crossing the 4% threshold would be historic and good for climate policy and equality. While the right drags countries backwards, Miljøpartiet De Grønne shows that Norway can lead the way out of the oil age toward a fairer, greener future. Their breakthrough would inspire hope far beyond Norway’s borders.”

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