Jostein Askim

Jostein Askim is a renowned Norwegian political scientist and professor at the University of Oslo, specializing in political behavior and party systems. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of Norwegian politics, particularly through his analysis of coalition dynamics and electoral strategies. In recent news, he commented on the ongoing budget negotiations in Norway, predicting a likely extension of the deadline and suggesting that the Miljøpartiet De Grønne (MDG) would ultimately support the Arbeiderpartiet's (Ap) budget proposal despite their recent withdrawal from negotiations.