Kirsti Bergstø was announced as SV’s new party leader on Saturday. She was elected by acclamation, that is, applause from the hall. – I am incredibly happy for the trust I have received from the national meeting. The possibility of change also lies in trust. I will do everything I can to ensure the change that people need in their lives now, Bergstø told news. The 41-year-old takes over from Audun Lysbakken, who has led SV for eleven years. Bergstø is from Nesseby in Eastern Finnmark, and is currently a parliamentary representative for Akershus. She is profiled in social policy, and is a trained child welfare educator who has worked in crisis centers and in Nav. Bergstø was the only candidate. In January, it became clear that Kari Elisabeth Kaski, the most likely challenger, would not run. The surprise of the evening came when Marian Hussein won the vice-chairman’s duel against Lars Haltbrekken. Torgeir Knag Fylkesnes was, as expected, re-elected to the second deputy chair position. The national meeting season is underway! Hear our commentators on which national meetings are the most fun, and which are the most boring, in our new podcast here:
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Here is Bergstø’s first speech as SV party leader – news Norway – Overview of news from various parts of the country
