#NORWAY: Center-Right Party Supporting Conservative Gov't Could Switch Support To Left-Leaning Party

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The leader of a party propping up the government of Prime Minister Erna Solberg's conservative-leaning government says he wants to steer his party Leftward. After supporting her minority Conservative coalition for the past five years, Christian Democratic Party leader Knut Arild Hareide, 45, says it may be time to cooperate with the Labour Party instead. That means Solberg’s government could fall later this Fall.

Hareide's idea would move his party from its traditional position at center-right to join a socialist coalition positioned towards the center-left. Some Christian Democrats aren't yet on board, and are calling for Hareide’s resignation or expulsion from the party. Others are said to be intrigued by the idea, and think it might attract new voters. There are some important issues to iron out if they align with Labour, however. Christian Democrats almost always support Israel, for example, while Labour sympathizes with the Palestinians.

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#NORWAY: PM Solberg Warns Trump Against "Protectionist" Trade Policies

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Prime Minister Erna Solberg says she is concerned by the current trend of protectionism in the light of tariffs on metal imports implemented by Donald Trump and retaliatory measures by China. Speaking at the Conservative party’s annual conference, Solberg warned against the historical precedent set by trade wars.

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#NORWAY: Christians Democrats Withdraw From Coalition Talks With Solberg Gov't

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Christian Democratic Party withdrew from coalition talks with the government yesterday and has left the right wing- conservative cabinet as a minority government. The decision will surely make it more difficult for Prime Minister Erna Solberg and her partner party to get support on both financial and social policy proposals. Even lack of the majority in this scenario can end up with early ending of the coalition.

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#NORWAY: Military Spending Set To Rise In Face Of Ongoing Russian Threat, Says PM Solberg

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Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister Erna Solberg has announced large investments in defense against possible Russian aggression. During the NATO summit in Wales last year, Norway pledged to spend two percent of gross domestic product (GDP) on defense. Most European nations spend less.

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Conservatives Plan 4-Pty Coalition Gov't After Election Win [world politics news]

The Norwegian Labor Party came in first place in Monday's election, but lost five percent points and 10 seats compared with previous elections, allowing the Conservatives to try to form a coalition government.