Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has launched a new “Plan for Norway,” a flexible, year-by-year strategy to guide his minority Labour government through its second term to the 2029 election.
Presented as an alternative to a traditional, detailed government platform, the plan focuses on five key areas: military build-up, defending national interests in an unpredictable world, boosting national preparedness, securing economic interests, and strengthening police against crime.
“We will strive for secure leadership in troubled times,” Støre told Parliament, framing the plan as a tool to strengthen Norway’s competitiveness and public sector.
The approach comes amid global instability and domestic challenges. While Støre’s foreign policy expertise has won parliamentary respect—especially on Ukraine—opposition parties have criticized the plan as lacking concrete solutions. Critics from the left also urge closer cooperation with other parties and a sharper focus on domestic issues like tax reform and social welfare.
Internally, the plan outlines major projects, including building 130,000 new homes and integrating 150,000 more people into the workforce. It also accompanies stricter immigration measures, despite Norway’s need for workers.
Facing a transitioning oil economy, an aging population, and unpredictable international allies, Støre bets that a dynamic, prioritized plan will provide the security and flexibility Norway needs.
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