Norway: The conservative government is gone - Now we need socialist policies
In the recent elections in Norway the Norwegian working class did not vote for this or that party, or this or that electoral alliance. It voted against unemployment, against cutbacks and against...
View ArticleNorwegian elections: a victory for the labour movement
In the recent Norwegian elections the right-wing Bondevik government suffered a devastating defeat. Now the left parties have a chance to offer an alternative. The problem is that the Norwegian Social...
View ArticleAfghani Refugees Hunger Strike In Norway
A recent hunger strike of Afghani refugees threatened with repatriation from Norway has highlighted the imperialist interests of this Scandinavian country. Could repatriation have anything to do with...
View ArticleNorwegian massacre: “This is an attack on the Labour Movement” - Labour must...
World public opinion has been shocked by the news of the bloody massacre in Norway. At least 91 people have been killed, including 84 members of the Labour Youth Organisation (AUF) in a summer camp.
View ArticleNorway: Tears and candle-lights cannot stop the fascists! Time to face hard...
The recent brutal and outrageous attack in Norway on the Scandinavian and international workers' movement was a huge shock, not only for those members of the Norwegian Labour Party Youth (AUF) who were...
View ArticleNorway and the crisis of capitalism
Norway, until recently was seen as one of the most politically stable countries in Europe. That was before the dramatic events of this summer, when Anders Breivik, an ultra-right-wing fascist killed 69...
View ArticleNorwegian elections, the beginning of a turbulent period
As one of the richest countries in the world, you would have thought that Norway could escape austerity. Not so! The bourgeoisie and its new right-wing government are preparing massive attacks against...
View ArticleAusterity comes to Norway – workers fight back
The Norwegian working class got a rude shock this autumn. The right-wing government has brought austerity to Norway, following their counterparts in the rest of Europe. It is clear that even living in...
View ArticleSuccessful two hour general strike in Norway
1.5 million workers went on strike yesterday in the biggest political strike in Norwegian history. Trade unions struck against the right-wing government’s attempts to reform labour laws.
View ArticleNorwegian pilots call off strike after company retreats
The bourgeoisie are preparing for an onslaught against working conditions in Norway. As we explained after the last general election, the Norwegian business class got what they desperately wanted: a...
View ArticleNorway: 200 years after the introduction of capitalist rule
Last year marked the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian constitution, a constitution marking the beginning a new state. The celebrations continued throughout the year in Norway. Although not a great...
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