Dag Seierstad, Norwegian EU opposition leader, dies at 90

Dag Seierstad, a prominent Norwegian political strategist and activist, has died at the age of 90. He was a central figure in the movement opposing Norway’s membership in the European Union.

Seierstad held significant roles within the Norwegian left, serving on the central board of the Socialist People’s Party starting in 1967 and later on the central board of the Socialist Left Party from 1995 to 2005. He also stood as a top parliamentary candidate for the Socialist Left Party in Oppland during the 1993 and 1997 elections.

As a leader and investigator for the organization Nei til EU, Seierstad was recognized for his ability to analyze complex directives and provide expertise to the labor movement. He was the first person named an honorary member of Nei til EU. A prolific writer, he authored over 1,000 weekly columns on EU affairs for publications including Ny Tid, Nationen, and Klassekampen.