Ine Eriksen Søreide faces declining popularity in prime minister poll

A recent prime minister poll conducted by Respons Analyse for VG and Aftenposten shows a significant decline in popularity for Conservative Party leader Ine Eriksen Søreide. In a direct comparison between Søreide and Labor Party leader Jonas Gahr Støre, only 33 percent of respondents prefer Søreide, marking a seven percentage point drop since December. Meanwhile, Støre’s preference rose from 41 to 43 percent, widening his lead over Søreide to ten percentage points.

The data also indicates a rise in respondents choosing “neither,” suggesting a loss of momentum for the Conservative leader. Additionally, the poll highlights divisions among center-right voters; when Conservative voters are asked to choose between Støre and Progress Party leader Sylvi Listhaug, 49 percent favor Støre, while 38 percent favor Listhaug.

In separate political commentary, Søreide has criticized the Støre government’s budget, arguing that oil wealth should be used to strengthen the economy and individual purchasing power rather than increasing public spending and regulation. She has called for a shift toward lower taxes and more freedom for businesses and citizens.