;Ingvild Thorsvik to Become New Deputy Leader of Norwegian Liberal Party

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Ingvild Wetrhus Thorsvik ⁢to Seek Venstre Deputy ⁣Leadership

Published: 2026/01/31 09:29:42

Former MP Announces Candidacy

Ingvild Wetrhus Thorsvik, a former Member of Parliament for the Norwegian Liberal Party (Venstre), has announced her‌ intention to run ⁣for the position of deputy leader of the party. This announcement comes after​ the current deputy leader,Sveinung Rotevatn,stepped down‍ to become the managing director of ​Bellona,an ​environmental institution.VG ‍ reported on Thorsvik’s decision.

Commitment to Liberal Values

Thorsvik, who lost her seat⁢ in the⁤ Storting (Norwegian Parliament) in‌ the last election, expressed ⁢her continued dedication to the ⁣principles of Venstre. “I do not ⁢feel finished with the projects of Venstre. As⁣ the world looks today, I believe we need a liberal party in the center, ‍also in Norway,” she stated, according to VG. her candidacy signals a commitment to⁢ maintaining a strong‍ liberal voice within ⁣Norwegian​ politics.

Navigating Potential Coalitions

Thorsvik indicated that she​ believes it is ​premature for the party to engage​ in discussions about potential electoral alliances. While she expressed a preference for ‌a Høyre (conservative Party)-led​ government, she did not rule out ‌the possibility of serving in a government led by the Labor Party (Ap). This pragmatic approach suggests a willingness to collaborate⁢ across the political spectrum to achieve Venstre’s goals.

Leadership Transition at Venstre

The departure of Sveinung Rotevatn⁢ marks a critically important​ transition for Venstre. ⁢ Having served as a long-standing ⁢minister and deputy leader, Rotevatn’s move to Bellona creates a⁣ vacancy that Thorsvik is now seeking to fill. The​ party⁣ is​ scheduled to elect a new deputy leader⁣ on March 18th.

Key⁤ takeaways

  • Ingvild Wetrhus ‌Thorsvik is​ running for ​deputy⁢ leader of⁣ Venstre.
  • She emphasizes ​the continued importance of a liberal party in ‍Norway.
  • Thorsvik is open to coalition possibilities with ​both Høyre and Ap.
  • The‌ election for ⁤the new deputy leader will be held on March 18th.

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