Norwegians went to the polls on Monday (September 8) in a close race between a left-wing bloc led by the incumbent Labour Party and a right-wing bloc headed by the populist Progress Party and the Conservatives.

A left-wing bloc of Labour and four smaller parties is seen winning 88 seats in parliament, three more than the minimum needed to secure a majority and down from a combined 100 seats in 2021, according to an average of recent opinion polls.

At least nine political parties are expected to secure seats in the election but only the leaders of Labour, Progress and the Conservatives are candidates for prime minister.

Inflation, taxes and the quality of public services were key issues in the campaign, and the result could have an impact on the oil and gas industry and power supplies to Europe, as well as the management of Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund.

In the right-wing camp, former Prime Minister Erna Solberg of the Conservative Party hopes to return to power with promises of broad tax cuts, more police on the streets and public sector savings.

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Norwegians vote in parliamentary election

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SHOWS: OSLO, NORWAY (SEPTEMBER 8, 2025) (REUTERS – Access all)

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2. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE SITTING / BALLOT BOX / PEOPLE CASTING VOTE

3. POLLING STATION WITH YELLOW BOARD / PEOPLE ENTERING TO CAST THEIR VOTE

4. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE CASTING VOTE IN BALLOT BOX / VOTING COMMITTEE SITTING

5. WOMAN STANDING IN POLLING STATION / VOTING HALL / VOTING COMMITTEE SITTING / BALLOT BOX