- CLOSE TO PEOPLE WHERE THEY LIVE
Good services near people give people security and predictability. Everybody should feel safe and have a good life regardless of where they live. We need day nurseries, schools, health care and emergency facilities all over the country.
- THE WHOLE OF NORWAY
The people, the natural resources and the value creation activities are spread all over the country. More and more people seem to have forgotten that this has always been our successful model. We therefore need national policies which lift up again both the cities, the districts and all the citizens of the country.
- NORWEGIAN PRODUCED FOOD
If you choose to buy Norwegian produced food, you will get quality, safety and climate friendly food which has travelled a very short distance. Norwegian food is amongst the safest and cleanest food in the world, with minimal use of pesticides and antibiotics, as well as a with a short distance to the consumer. Norwegian produced food on land and from the sea must be strengthened so that we can produce more safe food close to where people live.
- NORWEGIAN JOB OPPORTUITIES
As a consequence of the closing down of activities due to the pandemic, many Norwegians have been temporarily laid off, experienced insecurity with regards to their jobs, or simply lost their jobs. In the restoration process we need a government willing to invest in Norwegian enterprises, and at the same time withstand the pressure from EU, and hence ensure the rights and possibilities for the Norwegian work force.
- DEFENCE
Being able to defend the country is the most important responsibility of the state, and for that to happen, Norway needs a strong defence. Our close surrounding areas are at present increasingly becoming arenas for rivalry among the big powers. We therefore need a stronger defence with more soldiers, good local knowledge, and a real ability to defend Norway.
- SECURITY
The present large-scale centralisation of power, services and employment possibilities is creating a climate of insecurity in the local communities. There is longer distance to necessary facilities, public services are being centralised, and the level of preparedness is decreasing. The Centre Party will turn this development around. We must have a high level of preparedness all over Norway.
- CLIMATE
Norway must implement effective cuts in emissions while at the same time avoiding creating larger differences between people. We must have efficient climate measures which are supporting other important community considerations, like industrial development, environment, food production, social levelling and people settling all over Norway.
- NORWEGIAN OWNERSHIP
Norway has at all times built its value creation and development through the wise management of rich natural resources. Many political parties want to prepare for large scale sale of Norwegian natural resources to foreign owners. If we are to develop economic activities and value creation all over Norway, we ourselves need to own the forest resources, hydropower, agricultural and other types of land as well as minerals.
- TRUST
Many people experience that a too detailed management is detrimental to their professional judgement in their daily work. We in the Centre Party have trust in the individual, and in that those who are wearing their shoes know best where they pinch. In the public sector, there should be fewer directors/leaders and more people at the grassroot who are actually doing a job.
- NORWEGIAN SOVEREIGNTY
Norway is experiencing increasing pressure from EU through the EEA agreement (European Economic Agreement). This agreement is diminishing Norwegian sovereignty and is threatening the rights of Norwegian workers. The Centre Party will therefore replace the EEA agreement by trade-and cooperation agreements with EU in order to ensure and safeguard Norwegian interests.