uavhengige

Uavhengige is an adjective and a noun form used in Norwegian and Danish to describe independence or people and groups without formal party affiliation. The word is built from a negating prefix and the word for dependent, signaling a lack of binding ties to a political party or organized platform. In practice, uavhengige commonly denotes individuals who run for office or participate in politics without belonging to a specific party.

In political contexts, uavhengige kandidater or the independents are candidates or officeholders who are not part of a party list. They may run in local, regional, or national elections and can form informal groups or coalitions to pursue shared issues. The lack of formal party allegiance often means their platforms are issue-driven or focused on local concerns rather than a broader ideological program. Because they are not bound by a party program, their positions can vary and may change over time.

The term also appears in news coverage and election results to distinguish independent candidates from party-affiliated ones. In Danish, the equivalent term is uafhængige, while Swedish uses obundna or oberoende to express a similar concept. Although often associated with nonpartisanship, uavhengige can include individuals who cooperate across party lines on specific issues without forming a lasting political party.

Overall, uavhengige reflects the status of independence in politics, signifying actors outside formal party structures and emphasizing local or individual-focused agendas. See also independent candidate, nonpartisan politics, and local elections.