Støre in a Tight Spot: History Suggests He Won’t Resign Easily
History Offers Clues to Støre’s Possible Next Move
Political analyst Hans Olav Lahlum believes Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre won’t resign easily. Lahlum, a historian with deep expertise in the Labor Party, draws parallels to previous tumultuous times in Norwegian politics.
Lahlum points out that while the pressure on Støre is mounting, stepping down mid-term is a rare occurrence. He cites the book, “Noen av oss har sjart sammen,” which Lahlum authored, about internal party power struggles.
“I think this will carry over for Støre. The problem is poor turnout; when the manager is empty, the horses bite,” Lahlum explains.
He acknowledges that Støre is grappling with declining opinion polls. Lahlum, himself, doesn’t see any evidence that Støre intends to step down. He believes it’s highly unlikely the PM would preside over a transfer of power in the middle of a term.
“Never say never, but with the situation you are in. It’s difficult to imagine Støre, if he is thrown out as party leader, would continue as prime minister.”
## Facing Downward Trend
Lahlum notes a pattern of minimizing losses rather than dramatic resignations within the Helen, however.
He says he doesn’t think Støre will effortlessly step down as PM without stepping down as party leader. “Never say never,” Lahlum concedes.
## A Troubling Parallel to Past.
Lahlum sees parallels to 1981, when Gro Harlem Brundtland had become Prime Minister. At that time, both Odvar Nordli held the prime minister post, and Reiulf Steen led the Labor Party. Brundtland, who seamlessly ascended to become Prime Minister, was hadn’t been convinced of the party, despite being a favored by many, In fact she served less than four months, not even reaching a full past election.
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Lahlun also references US president Biden’s decision not to seek reelection after pressure mounted regarding his age. However, Lahlum believes that Støre, at a comparatively younger age.
Lahlum notes that political leaders rarely resign when their party is at its lowest ebb, never say never,
It is common for leaders to wait for an upswing. In 1976, there was a change, but Lahlum believes, as history
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