Solås is said to have physically and verbally attacked three journalists in a hotel room during the Frp’s national meeting in Gardermoen on 29 April. In the end, he had to be removed by other participants at the party, according to information. No one was injured. On Monday, he wrote a post on Facebook in which he regrets the incident. – I’ve made a fool of myself. During the national meeting on Saturday 29 April, I drank far too much and lost control of myself. In the aftermath, I behaved recklessly towards several journalists. Several newspapers have mentioned the events, he writes in the post. He writes that he does not remember anything about what happened himself, but that there is no excuse. – I sincerely apologize to the journalists who happened. Journalists are important in a democratic society, and must prevent politicians from behaving as I am depicted as doing. Critical journalism must also involve directing a critical spotlight on politicians, and I therefore understand that my case is also discussed. The party opened a case Reports of concern were sent to the Frp after the incident, and the party has opened a case against Solås in the party’s organizational committee to assess sanctions. If they believe he has done something that violates the party’s program, statutes, guidelines, or acted in a way that could damage the party’s or party members’ reputation, they can: Take the membership permanently Take the membership for a time-limited period Limit the possibility of being elected to political and /or organizational positions of trust. Limit the possibilities to participate in events and meetings organized by the party. Solås says he cooperates fully with the party in the further handling of the case, and that he will now be on sick leave for some time to come. FRP leader Sylvi Listhaug says she takes very seriously what has been said in the case. Photo: ISMAIL BURAK AKKAN / news It is the general secretary of the Frp who is now working on the basis of the case against Solås. FRP leader Sylvi Listhaug will therefore not answer whether Solås should resign. – This is a matter that will gradually come before the central board. A process has been set in motion, and that is because we take very seriously what has been explained, she says to news. Can’t be cast as the top candidate Solås is the top candidate for the FRP in Oslo in the municipal elections this autumn. But even if he were to lose his membership, the party cannot remove him from the list. The party’s deadline for registering who should be on the lists expired on 31 March. After this, only the candidates themselves can apply to be removed from the list, says election officer in Oslo municipality Karina Miller to news. – The party can only make changes to the lists after 31 March if candidates request an exemption or are not eligible. If an exemption is granted, the party can either let everyone on the list move up one place, or they can find a new candidate for the same place. They cannot shuffle the list. The Electoral Commission has until 1 June to approve the electoral lists. In Oslo, the received lists will be processed on 25 May.
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Lars Petter Solås apologizes after nachspiel at Frp’s national meeting – news Norway – Overview of news from different parts of the country
