Erna Solberg criticizes Sylvi Listhaug in new autobiography

In her new autobiography, “Mitt liv som Erna,” former Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister Erna Solberg criticizes Sylvi Listhaug, leader of the Progress Party (Frp). Solberg describes Listhaug as difficult to cooperate with during their time in government, alleging that Listhaug often refused to develop common positions and instead used political setbacks to her own advantage.

Solberg expressed hope that Listhaug will choose a different course of action to prioritize center-right cooperation before the next parliamentary election. She noted that Listhaug’s perceived unwillingness to compromise created internal challenges within the government. Listhaug has responded by stating she does not recognize Solberg’s version of events.

Additionally, co-author Gunnar Stavrum acknowledged a factual error in the book regarding a 1993 VG newspaper cover. Solberg had incorrectly claimed a photo of Kaci Kullmann Five was taken at a funeral, whereas it was actually taken at a campaign stand. Stavrum stated this error will be corrected in the next edition.