Ine Eriksen Søreide has declared a shift in leadership style as she prepares to assume leadership of Norway's Conservative Party (Høyre) following Erna Solberg. In her new role, Søreide is looking to foster a collaborative environment, bringing her fellow party leaders to a sports pub for a casual dart game as a gesture of team-building and camaraderie. With an eye on the upcoming municipal elections, she is committed to elevating the party's performance and focusing on collective achievements rather than individual accolades.

However, the narrative surrounding her take on leadership is overshadowed by recent dramatic events involving the former Norwegian ambassador, Mona Juul. Juul, along with her husband Terje Rød-Larsen, has been implicated in a corruption scandal, prompting Søreide to recuse herself from matters involving Juul, as they were friends and Søreide had previously borrowed Juul’s property during a social event. This scandal could pose challenges for Søreide as she steps into her new role, forcing the party to navigate the repercussions of this high-profile corruption case.

Despite the turbulent backdrop, Søreide's vision for the Conservative Party aims to redefine its approach in a changing political landscape. By prioritizing teamwork and reducing the spotlight on individual leaders, Søreide hopes to strengthen the party's unity and effectiveness as they prepare for future electoral battles. Her leadership, while emerging in controversial times, indicates a strategic pivot for Høyre that may resonate with voters looking for a more collective approach to governance.