venstredominans
Venstredominans is a term used in Norwegian and Danish political discourse to describe a situation in which left-leaning parties hold a dominant position in the political system over an extended period. It refers to the relative strength and influence of parties on the political left, not to a single election result. The concept is often linked to governance by social-democratic or other left-of-center parties, stable coalition patterns with labor movements, and a strong emphasis on welfare-state policies.
Indicators of venstredominans include sustained vote shares for left parties, repeated terms in government, and policy
Causes of venstredominans can include organized labor and broad coalitions across social groups, a political culture
Critics argue that long-term venstredominans may dampen political competition or hinder adaptation to new issues, such
See also: social democracy, Nordic model, welfare state, left-wing politics.