Will Norway continue to be a social welfare state or not?
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The ruling centre-left bloc wants to keep it to fight inequality, while the right-wing opposition wants it scrapped. General elections will define the new system.
Breakdown
- Norwegians are voting in a close general election with the wealth tax as a key issue.
- The election outcome could affect Norway's social welfare system, known for universal public services. 8s
- The ruling centre-left wants to keep the wealth tax to combat inequality; the right-wing opposition seeks to abolish it. 21s
- Social media has mobilised younger voters, many of whom oppose the wealth tax. 51s
- Over 4 million are eligible to vote, with official results to be followed by coalition talks. 56s