Oslo Høyre to Propose New EU Membership Referendum
In a significant move, the Oslo Conservative Party has resolved to schedule a referendum on Norway’s membership in the European Union. This decision was reached during the party’s annual meeting on Friday evening.
As part of this initiative, Oslo Høyre plans to advocate for a similar resolution at Høyre’s national meeting set for February.
Merete Agerbak-Jensen, the Conservative group leader in the city council and a key figure in the development of this resolution, articulated the rationale behind the decision. She emphasized that the current structure of the EEA agreement cannot be sustained if Iceland pursues EU membership. The Icelandic government has already committed to holding a referendum by 2027 to consider this step.
“We must align ourselves with Iceland’s process swiftly and establish a timeline for an EU referendum before the conclusion of this parliamentary term,” Agerbak-Jensen urged.
Oslo Høyre has outlined three compelling arguments for Norway’s potential EU membership: enhancing national security and preparedness, gaining influence in decision-making processes, and ensuring fair conditions for Norwegian businesses.