avkommet

Avkommet is a Norwegian political party that was active from 1994 to 2005. The party was founded by former Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik and was initially known as the Conservative Party (Høyre). However, in 1994, Bondevik and a group of dissidents left the party to form Avkommet, which translates to "The Alternative" in English.

Avkommet was established with the goal of promoting conservative values and policies, with a focus on individual freedom, limited government intervention, and a strong emphasis on traditional family values. The party advocated for a more liberal economic policy, including reduced taxation and deregulation, while also supporting social conservative causes such as opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage.

The party's electoral performance was modest. In the 1997 parliamentary election, Avkommet won 2.6% of the vote and one seat in the Storting, the Norwegian parliament. However, the party failed to win any seats in subsequent elections and eventually disbanded in 2005.

Avkommet's legacy is largely overshadowed by the more prominent Conservative Party, which has since evolved into the present-day Conservative Party (Høyre). The party's brief existence and limited electoral success have made it a relatively obscure entity in Norwegian political history.