Ine Eriksen Søreide has officially taken over as the new leader of Norway's Høyre party during the party's national meeting on Saturday. Her election follows the long tenure of Erna Solberg, who had served for 22 years before announcing her resignation last fall due to poor election results for the party. Søreide, 49, was elected by acclamation and received a standing ovation from the party members, signifying strong support for her leadership.

Søreide's background includes leadership roles in Høyre's youth organization, and her election was widely anticipated as other potential candidates had withdrawn from the race. As she steps into this significant role, she is expected to guide the party through its current challenges and help revive its fortunes following a disappointing electoral performance.

In addition to Søreide's election, Henrik Asheim, also with a history in the youth wing, was elected as the deputy leader. This new leadership team represents a fresh chapter for the party, which will need to focus on rebuilding its image and addressing voter concerns in Norway's evolving political landscape.