rødt

Rødt (Norwegian for The Red) is a democratic socialist political party in Norway. It was founded in 2007 as the successor to the Red Electoral Alliance (Rød Valgallianse) and the Workers' Communist Party (AKP). The party identifies with anti-capitalist and anti-neoliberal positions and advocates expanding the welfare state, implementing progressive taxation, and promoting public ownership of key sectors and natural resources. It emphasizes workers’ rights, social equality, gender equality, and environmental sustainability, with policies aimed at democratic control of the economy and reduced private ownership in strategic areas.

Rødt positions itself on the left of Norway’s political spectrum and is critical of privatization and many market-oriented reforms. It has also taken a stance against Norway’s participation in military alliances such as NATO and supports non-provocative, peaceful international cooperation. The party advocates strong public provision for health care, education, housing, and public transportation, and pushes for broader democratic planning and democratic control over economic decision-making.

In elections, Rødt participates at national and local levels and seeks to influence policy through parliamentary work, municipal and county representation, and activist engagement. It maintains a presence in Norwegian politics as a smaller party focused on anti-capitalist reform, social justice, and solidarity with labor and progressive movements both domestically and internationally.