On its Home Page the Progress Party presents itself under the slogan "A change for the better".

It further states that:

- The Progress Party’s ideology, classical liberalism starts with the democratic assumption that the people are best placed to decide what is best for them.

- Authoritarian and top-down governance run counter to the prosperity, harmony and happiness for the individual. People are unique, what fits one, does not necessarily fit all. Therefore, it is our goal to enhance the freedom of the individual.

- A liberal view of society is based on the fact that people are different and that this should be respected and valued.

- The best way to organize society while preserving the rights of the individual is by granting them the freedom of choice to decide who shall provide the services they can benefit from. Future welfare depends on innovation and the desire to work in order to generate wealth for the individual and society as a whole.

- In today ’s society, the creation of wealth is limited by the burden of taxation, business costs and public regulation.

- Centralisation must have its limits. Power should be, to the greatest extent possible, transferred from politicians to the people. We will pursue this by letting the people retain more of their tax contributions and by introducing more competition in public services from individuals, firms and voluntary organisations. Our main goal is to reduce taxes, business costs and government intervention for a more free society.

- The Progress Party is a party for the people. Its values are that of the Norwegian constitution, Norwegian and western traditions and culture heritage inspired by both Christian and Humanistic values.

- Fundamental in our vision of society is the belief in and respect for the individual’s distinctive characteristics and the right to self-determination. The family institution, the right to private ownership and individual freedom are the foundations of society.

- We oppose any discrimination based on gender, religion and ethnic origin. All citizens will enjoy the same rights and protection under the Norwegian constitution as the right to ownership, freedom of trade, personal freedom, freedom of expression, religious freedom and freedom of organisation.

The Progress Party is Norway's second largest political party and is represented by 38 out of 169 members in the Storting, Norway's Parliament.

The Progress Party holds several important positions within Parliament, including chairmanship of the Health and Social Affairs Committee, the Committee on Scrutiny and the Constitution and the Transport and Communications Committee. Carl I Hagen, the Party's former chairman is also Vice-President of the Storting.

In 1973, a new party, named Anders Lange’s Party for a Strong Reduction in Taxes, Duties and Public Intervention (ALP) was founded. In 1977, the party changed its name to the Progress Party, and, is today, Norway’s second largest political party and the leading party on the right of the political centre in Norway. It is represented by 38 out of 169 members in Stortinget (the Norwegian Parliament)

At present, the Progress Party has approximately 25,000 registered members, of which 2500 are elected officials. Membership is steadily increasing and has more than doubled over the past ten years. The Progress Party is represented in all 19 counties, including 360 local constituencies and has 19 Mayors.

Party leader is Siv Jensen.

(Party Home Page)

Rolleiv Solholm