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Norway votes in a closely fought election with the future of a wealth tax in focus
Norwegians are heading to the polls in the main day of voting for a new parliament, after a campaign in which the future of a wealth tax that dates to the late 19th century has been a central issue.
Norway elections: Why investments in Israel are shaping the vote
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has become a political sticking point over investments linked to Israel’s war in Gaza.
Norway votes in election influenced by wars and tariff threats
Norway votes on Monday in a closely fought election in which geopolitical issues including US President Donald Trump's tariff threats and the war in Ukraine could give a boost to
A longstanding tax on wealth is a central issue as prosperous Norway votes in a close election
Many, including the Labor Party, say the wealth tax is one of the most effective levers for removing inequality. Norway is one of only three countries in the 38-member Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, a club of rich countries, which levies a tax on net wealth.
Wealth Taxes and a $2 Trillion Fund: An Investor Guide to Norway’s Election
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Norwegians begin voting in tightly fought parliamentary election
The outcome could have an impact on energy and power supplies to Europe as well as the management of Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund.
Wealth tax in the spotlight in Norway’s election
Prosperous Norway is holding an election this week, with inequality high on the list of concerns and the future of a wealth tax that has endured for over a century in doubt.

The country that got too rich? Public spending dominates Norway election

Is Norway “the country that became too rich”? The title of a bestselling local book has captured the zeitgeist in western Europe’s biggest oil and gas producer — home to the world’s largest sovereign ...

Norway vote: Labour Party expected to take narrow victory

The rising cost of living and tumultous geopolitics were the key issues during the campaign. The ruling center-left Labour ...
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There is no ‘EU’ in Norway

As Norwegians head to the polls today, most neither know nor particularly care about the growing importance of the EU in ...

Norway selects British-made frigates to beef up maritime defense in $13.5 billion deal

Norway said on Sunday it had chosen Britain as its strategic partner for the acquisition of new frigates in its biggest ever ...

Explainer: What you need to know about Norway's election

Norway's general election on September 7-8 is expected to be a close race between a centre-left bloc led by the incumbent ...

Norway’s left-wing parties battle Europe’s latest populist surge in upcoming election

Norwegians are heading towards a narrow election as another right-wing populist party aims to topple their nation's left-wing ...

Tight vote in Norway to decide whether to stick with Labour or turn right

Norwegians go to the polls on Sunday and Monday, with domestic issues expected to be at the forefront of voters' minds.

Norway’s Navy Gets a Big Boost With U.K. Ship Deal

A plan to buy warships shows how Europe is bolstering defenses amid worries about Russian aggression and President Trump’s ...
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Norway’s Election Pits Rising Living Costs Against Global Uncertainty

Norway heads to the polls on Monday in a parliamentary election shaped by rising living costs, global conflicts, and debates ...