The Red party, known as Rødt in Norway, has introduced a proposal for a new investigation into the power dynamics within Norwegian society, seeking support in the parliament, known as the Storting. The proposal finds backing from the Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet or Frp) and also receives encouragement from Gudmund Hernes, a sociologist and former Minister from the Labour Party, who led the first power investigation between 1973 and 1982.

Marie Sneve Martinussen, the leader of Rødt, emphasizes the importance of understanding power structures to ensure democracy functions effectively. She references previous investigations from 1982 and 2003 that analyzed who holds power in Norway and how it is wielded. By highlighting these investigations, she aims to strengthen the argument that current dynamics may not reflect the changes in society over the last decades.

While Frp has expressed support for Rødt's proposal, there is uncertainty regarding how other political parties in Norway will respond. The initiative suggests a growing interest in examining socio-political hierarchies in Norway, especially in light of significant societal changes over the past 50 years. Rødt’s push for a new investigation reflects a broader discourse on equality and the distribution of power within Norwegian democracy.