At its annual meeting, Stavanger's Labour Party voted in favor of a proposition to abolish the monarchy in Norway. The proposal, presented by Ine Haver, argues that the monarchy is based on inheritance rather than election, which contradicts democratic principles of equality and public governance. While there has been a recent vote regarding the future of the monarchy, the party believes the issue deserves renewed discussion on principled grounds.

The voting in favor of the abolition of the monarchy surprised some, especially given that the Norwegian Parliament (Storting) recently decided to maintain the monarchy. The proposal will now move forward to be discussed at the upcoming meeting of the Rogaland Labour Party in March. Haver expressed surprise and elation at the support for the motion, emphasizing the need for thorough investigation into the implications of such a constitutional change.

This initiative reflects broader conversations in Norway about the relevance and role of the monarchy in modern society. As discussions about governance structures continue, the proposal suggests a shift towards republicanism, raising questions on public sentiment towards the monarchy and what a transition would entail for national identity and historical traditions.