No to the EU (Norway)
Nei til EU (English: No to the EU) is the main Norwegian interest group opposing a future Norwegian accession to the European Union (EU). It began informally in 1988 and became a full organization in 1990.[1]
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Native name | Nei til EU |
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| Type | NGO |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Oslo, Norway |
Area served | Norway |
Key people | Roy Pedersen (President) |
Number of employees | 11 |
| Website | neitileu |
Criticism
While presenting itself as politically neutral, the organisation has been accused of largely being a leftist organisation consisting mostly of Socialist Left Party and Centre Party members. In addition, the organisation has also been noted for rejecting, as well as being rejected by, eurosceptic Progress Party members.[2]
Leadership
- President and spokesperson: Roy Pedersen
- Secretary General: Kjell Arnestad
- Vice President: Einar Frogner
- Vice President: Heidi Larsen
- Member of the leadership group: Sofie Axelsen Osland[3]
References
- "Welcome to No to the EU / Articles in foreign languages / Hjem - Nei til EU". www.neitileu.no. Archived from the original on 2011-05-14.
- Aalborg, Berit Strøyer (30 October 2009). "– Respektløst overfor Frp". Nationen.
- "Om oss". Nei til EU. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
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