Norwegian Politician Ove Trellevik Applauds Labor Party Critique of Progress Party

Oslo, Norway – Ove Trellevik, a member of the Conservative Party (Høyre) in Norway’s Storting (Parliament), publicly expressed his support for criticisms leveled by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of the Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) against the Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet, Frp). The incident, reported on March 11, 2026, by Aftenposten, highlighted a rare display of cross-party agreement.

Trellevik’s Reaction and Listhaug’s Response

According to Aftenposten, Trellevik visibly reacted positively to Støre’s statements, which targeted the Progress Party. This prompted a response from Sylvi Listhaug of the Progress Party, who accused Trellevik of being “oversensitive on behalf of the Labour Party.”

Trellevik’s Stance on FRP Accountability

Trellevik stated that the Conservative Party believes the Progress Party is attempting to distance itself from responsibility during their time in a governing coalition. He argued, “There must be a limit to how much we have to sit and accept rhetoric and criticism that we believe is unreasonable and downright wrong.”

Background on Ove Trellevik

Ove Trellevik has been a member of the Storting representing Hordaland county since 2013. He currently serves as the Second Vice President of the Control and Constitution Committee. The Storting’s website details his parliamentary career, noting his long-standing involvement in Norwegian politics, beginning in 2013.

Born in 1965, Trellevik has a diverse background, including service as an officer in the Royal Norwegian Navy, an economist, and previously as the mayor of Sund Municipality from 2010 to 2013. Wikipedia provides further biographical information.

Political Affiliations and Roles

Trellevik is affiliated with the Conservative Party (Høyre). He was appointed Third Vice President of the Storting on October 10, 2025, serving until September 30, 2026.

He has held various positions within the Storting, including membership in the Standing Committee on Business and Industry, the Standing Committee on Local Government and Public Administration, and the Standing Committee on Energy and the Environment.