Jonas Kittelsen Calls for Unified Norwegian Solidarity Movement After Mongstad Blockade

Jonas Kittelsen reflects on a year of activism, arguing that growing inequality, environmental destruction, and democratic backsliding demand a new, broad-based popular movement in Norway. He cites the 2025 Extinction Rebellion action at the Mongstad oil refinery, which involved up to 300 activists from across Europe, a 36‑hour blockade, and succeeded in placing oil and gas phase‑out on the political agenda during the election campaign.

Kittelsen notes that while the protest attracted extensive media coverage in more than 30 countries and over 10 million social‑media views, the momentum was not converted into lasting organizational strength. Only about 25 of the participants were Norwegian, highlighting difficulties in mobilising domestic support. He calls for new strategies to unite solidarity movements, learn from past mistakes, and build a sustainable, coordinated effort to address climate, social, and human‑rights challenges.