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STORTING ELECTION
2013
Current Storting
Prime Minister: Leif Holt (Conservative)
Storting President: William Volden
Conservative Party: 87 (Government Leader)
Labor Party: 40 (Opposition Leader)
Liberal Party: 25 (Opposition)
Green Party: 7 (Opposition)
Nationalist Party: 4
Pirate Party: 3 (Opposition)
Socialist Party: 3
Red Party: 0
Royalist Party: Did not exist before 2013
Context of Current Political Situation
For the first time in modern Norwegian history, a single party had control of the government without the assistance of other parties. The Conservative Party held 87 seats, surpassing the majority mark by two. This incredibly unique situation came after a number of recent events in Norway, but most especially an attempted coup d'état. An attempt was made by the Norwegian Communist Party (which no longer exists) to hack a parliamentary election and illegally take control of the government. The Prime Minister of the government rejected the election results and asked the Supreme Court to review the situation. Unfortunately, the Communist Party intimidated the Supreme Court and seemed to be garnering some militant support. A phone call was placed by the pretender-Prime Minister, who asked the King for recognition. The King stated that the Supreme Court would need to first review the election. Later, the pretender-Prime Minister issued warrants for the arrest of the King and Queen. The King flew back to the outskirts of Oslo and met up with armored regiments of the Home Guard (who were in the middle of a training exercise) and literally invaded Oslo with tanks. The King walked up the steps of the parliament building. He walked into the Storting (Parliament) and dissolved it and sacked his ministers. Temporarily, for about a month or so, the King of Norway was in absolute control of the country. He appointed Leif Holt as temporary Foreign Minister of the "Royal Government", making him the highest-ranking civilian in the temporary royal junta. The King, who reached true approval ratings above 90% for saving the country and returning it to democracy, praised Leif Holt for his leadership, which easily got him elected Prime Minister. There was a national surge of support for Leif Holt, who aligned himself with the Conservatives, which led to their overwhelming victory. The Conservatives, in reaction to the popularity of the King and their unquestionable mandate, gave the monarchy have greater powers over national defense and foreign diplomacy. Under this new election, after the Great Winter of 2012, it is expected that the Green Party will receive more votes. The King's Popularity remains incredibly high, which has led to the foundation of the "Royalist Party" which has a noticeably high amount of faith and support for the monarchy. The most recent national political debate was on joining the European Treaty Organization (ETO), which Norway has just done.
It's now up to the people of Norway to decide who is elected.
Party Positions
The following presents a vague description of each party's position on the political spectrum, and more detailed phrases which they exceptionally focus on. Topics in white are actively supported by party members, while topics in grey are on the official party platform. Note that just because something isn't listed, doesn't mean that a party doesn't support it. For example, the Conservative Party doesn't have "Press-Freedom" listed, however it is something they support. A safe bet would be to not assume radicalism.
Nationalist Party
Far-Right, Nationalist
Anti-ETO, Strengthen military; Pro-monarchy; "Unification" of Scandinavia; Anti-immigration; Anti-Islam; Pro-state religion; Only suffrage for "native" Norwegians; Territorial claim on Orkney and Shetland islands
Increase powers of monarchy; Reduce anti-government/monarchy rhetoric
Royalist Party
Right, Conservative
Pro-ETO; Pro-monarchy; Pro state religion; More constitutional powers to monarchy; Restoring nobility
Territorial claim on Orkney and Shetland islands; Strengthen military
Conservative Party
Center-Right
Pro-ETO; Pro-monarchy; Increasing Norwegian international presence; Strengthen military; Maintaining the welfare state
Somewhat environmentalist; Pro energy-independence; Pro-state religion; Pro-free speech
Liberal Party
Center, Personal Freedoms
Maintaining equal rights of all; Removing added powers from monarchy; Environmentalist; Pro-ETO; Anti-Oil; Press freedom; Free speech; Right to peacefully assemble;
Abolish state religion; Maintain military; Pro-immigration; Anti-death penalty; Universal Suffrage
Labor Party
Center-Left
More labor rights; Expanding welfare state; Issuing tariffs against non-allied nations; Raising minimum-wage;
Pro-ETO; Anti-immigration; Somewhat environmentalist; Pro-oil; Right to assemble
Green Party
Center-Left, Environmentalist
Pro-ETO; Environmentalist; Anti-oil; Anti-combustion engine; Endangered animal protectionist
Weaken military
Pirate Party
Center-Left, Individual Privacy&Freedom
Internet privacy; More government transparency; Anti-domestic intelligence gathering; Copyright/patent reform, Open content
Pro-ETO; Direct democracy
Socialist Party
Left, Socialist
Anti-ETO; Universal income; Increased taxes; Abolish state-religion; Weaken military; Protectionist economics
Abolition of monarchy; Isolationist; Pro-immigration; Somewhat environmentalist
Red Party
Far-Left, Communist
Anti-ETO; Anti-private property; Abolish monarchy; Government decides wages; Abolish state religion; Isolationist; Anti-immigration; Pro-Russian
Pro-death penalty; Strengthen military; Anti-individual rights; Abolish liberal arts education; No foreign trade
2013
Current Storting
Prime Minister: Leif Holt (Conservative)
Storting President: William Volden
Conservative Party: 87 (Government Leader)
Labor Party: 40 (Opposition Leader)
Liberal Party: 25 (Opposition)
Green Party: 7 (Opposition)
Nationalist Party: 4
Pirate Party: 3 (Opposition)
Socialist Party: 3
Red Party: 0
Royalist Party: Did not exist before 2013
Context of Current Political Situation
For the first time in modern Norwegian history, a single party had control of the government without the assistance of other parties. The Conservative Party held 87 seats, surpassing the majority mark by two. This incredibly unique situation came after a number of recent events in Norway, but most especially an attempted coup d'état. An attempt was made by the Norwegian Communist Party (which no longer exists) to hack a parliamentary election and illegally take control of the government. The Prime Minister of the government rejected the election results and asked the Supreme Court to review the situation. Unfortunately, the Communist Party intimidated the Supreme Court and seemed to be garnering some militant support. A phone call was placed by the pretender-Prime Minister, who asked the King for recognition. The King stated that the Supreme Court would need to first review the election. Later, the pretender-Prime Minister issued warrants for the arrest of the King and Queen. The King flew back to the outskirts of Oslo and met up with armored regiments of the Home Guard (who were in the middle of a training exercise) and literally invaded Oslo with tanks. The King walked up the steps of the parliament building. He walked into the Storting (Parliament) and dissolved it and sacked his ministers. Temporarily, for about a month or so, the King of Norway was in absolute control of the country. He appointed Leif Holt as temporary Foreign Minister of the "Royal Government", making him the highest-ranking civilian in the temporary royal junta. The King, who reached true approval ratings above 90% for saving the country and returning it to democracy, praised Leif Holt for his leadership, which easily got him elected Prime Minister. There was a national surge of support for Leif Holt, who aligned himself with the Conservatives, which led to their overwhelming victory. The Conservatives, in reaction to the popularity of the King and their unquestionable mandate, gave the monarchy have greater powers over national defense and foreign diplomacy. Under this new election, after the Great Winter of 2012, it is expected that the Green Party will receive more votes. The King's Popularity remains incredibly high, which has led to the foundation of the "Royalist Party" which has a noticeably high amount of faith and support for the monarchy. The most recent national political debate was on joining the European Treaty Organization (ETO), which Norway has just done.
It's now up to the people of Norway to decide who is elected.
Party Positions
The following presents a vague description of each party's position on the political spectrum, and more detailed phrases which they exceptionally focus on. Topics in white are actively supported by party members, while topics in grey are on the official party platform. Note that just because something isn't listed, doesn't mean that a party doesn't support it. For example, the Conservative Party doesn't have "Press-Freedom" listed, however it is something they support. A safe bet would be to not assume radicalism.
Nationalist Party
Far-Right, Nationalist
Anti-ETO, Strengthen military; Pro-monarchy; "Unification" of Scandinavia; Anti-immigration; Anti-Islam; Pro-state religion; Only suffrage for "native" Norwegians; Territorial claim on Orkney and Shetland islands
Increase powers of monarchy; Reduce anti-government/monarchy rhetoric
Royalist Party
Right, Conservative
Pro-ETO; Pro-monarchy; Pro state religion; More constitutional powers to monarchy; Restoring nobility
Territorial claim on Orkney and Shetland islands; Strengthen military
Conservative Party
Center-Right
Pro-ETO; Pro-monarchy; Increasing Norwegian international presence; Strengthen military; Maintaining the welfare state
Somewhat environmentalist; Pro energy-independence; Pro-state religion; Pro-free speech
Liberal Party
Center, Personal Freedoms
Maintaining equal rights of all; Removing added powers from monarchy; Environmentalist; Pro-ETO; Anti-Oil; Press freedom; Free speech; Right to peacefully assemble;
Abolish state religion; Maintain military; Pro-immigration; Anti-death penalty; Universal Suffrage
Labor Party
Center-Left
More labor rights; Expanding welfare state; Issuing tariffs against non-allied nations; Raising minimum-wage;
Pro-ETO; Anti-immigration; Somewhat environmentalist; Pro-oil; Right to assemble
Green Party
Center-Left, Environmentalist
Pro-ETO; Environmentalist; Anti-oil; Anti-combustion engine; Endangered animal protectionist
Weaken military
Pirate Party
Center-Left, Individual Privacy&Freedom
Internet privacy; More government transparency; Anti-domestic intelligence gathering; Copyright/patent reform, Open content
Pro-ETO; Direct democracy
Socialist Party
Left, Socialist
Anti-ETO; Universal income; Increased taxes; Abolish state-religion; Weaken military; Protectionist economics
Abolition of monarchy; Isolationist; Pro-immigration; Somewhat environmentalist
Red Party
Far-Left, Communist
Anti-ETO; Anti-private property; Abolish monarchy; Government decides wages; Abolish state religion; Isolationist; Anti-immigration; Pro-Russian
Pro-death penalty; Strengthen military; Anti-individual rights; Abolish liberal arts education; No foreign trade
[OOC: I will use these election results as a guide to decide who wins. Thank you for participating!]
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