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Norway’s Progress Party is in the news over election results and Israel-related divestments, highlighting its right-wing stance and influence.

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Norway Divests from Israeli Firms

As of early September 2025, Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund has divested from Caterpillar and five major Israeli banks over ethical concerns tied to Israeli military actions in Gaza and the West Bank. The fund cited violations of international humanitarian law linked to Caterpillar's bulldozers and the banks' financing of Israeli settlements. It is ending contracts with external Israeli asset managers and intensifying ethical reviews, while rejecting full divestment from all Israeli companies.

Norway Election Results Confirm Left-Wing Win

Norway's centre-left Labour Party, led by Jonas Gahr Støre, secured a narrow majority in parliamentary elections, with a coalition of five left-wing parties winning 89 of 169 seats. The election focused on domestic issues like wealth tax, healthcare, and inequality, amid geopolitical concerns including US policies and the Ukraine war.