Why a Hard Right Party is on the Rise in Norway

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For years, the Norwegian Labour Party has dominated their politics. However, according to recent polls, that support appears to be waning, and a new populist right-wing party is now on the rise. In this video, we're taking a look at the Progress Party, why it's climbing in the polls, and what it means for the Norwegian politics going forward.

Why Norway is Shifting Right
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2 - https://bridge.georgetown.edu/research/factsheet-norwegian-progress-party/
3 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_Party_(Norway)
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00:00 - Introduction
00:47 - Context
03:48 - Why Right-Wing Populism is on the Rise
06:37 - What's Next?
07:52 - Sponsored Content