In the 2025 Norwegian election, the left-leaning bloc, led by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, secured a narrow victory with 88 seats compared to the right-leaning parties’ 81 seats. The Labour Party emerged as the frontrunner, requiring support from the other left-wing parties to pass legislation. The populist Progress Party experienced a substantial gain, becoming the leading opposition, while the election primarily focused on domestic concerns such as purchasing power and taxes.
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Norway’s initial 2025 budget proposed significantly reducing aid to Ukraine, but following parliamentary discussions, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced a potential increase to 30 billion kroner ($2.7 billion). This would more than double the proposed funding and represent a substantial commitment exceeding Norway’s current 2024 aid level. The final decision is pending, but the proposed sum would solidify Norway’s position as a major contributor to Ukrainian support efforts. This follows recent pledges, including a 500-million-euro aid package focused partly on military assistance.
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