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Norways Pride support wavers as scepticism over state involvement grows

Norways Pride support wavers as scepticism over state involvement grows
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A new survey published today reveals growing public scepticism in Norway towards Pride month celebrations, even as a majority still supports their observance and state participation. The report by *Aftenposten* , released on 22 June 2026, finds that while 63% of Norwegians believe it is important to mark Pride, 41% now express reservations about public institutions’ involvement—a 7% increase in scepticism compared to last year’s figures.

The findings come amid a broader European debate over LGBTQ+ visibility, as reflected in parallel coverage from France and Greece. In Marseille, *Libération* profiles a father who marched with his daughter at her first Pride event, carrying a sign reading “But everyone is a lesbian, Marina” . Meanwhile, Greek media highlights the emotional resilience of *Survivor* contestant Stavros Floros, hospitalised in the United States following an accident and amputation, as his sisters share photos of their bedside support .

In Norway, the *Aftenposten* survey underscores a generational divide. Among respondents aged 18–29, support for Pride remains strong at 78%, but drops to 52% among those over 60. Political affiliation also plays a role: 71% of Labour Party supporters back state participation, compared to 44% of Progress Party voters. Oslo Pride organisers told *Aftenposten* that despite the shift, this year’s parade on 28 June will proceed as planned, with record participation expected from both public bodies and private firms.

The report arrives two days before Norway’s national Pride weekend, which coincides with the country’s annual *Skeive Dager* festival in Oslo. Organisers have framed the event as a celebration of diversity, but the survey suggests that political and social headwinds are growing. A separate op-ed in *The Nordic Page* praises Norway’s global reputation for press freedom and social progress, yet stops short of addressing the rising scepticism directly.

Experts caution that the trend mirrors similar patterns in the UK, where *The Express* reports a reluctance among some English citizens to display national pride openly . In Norway, LGBTQ+ advocates argue that the survey’s findings reflect broader anxieties over identity politics, rather than a rejection of equality itself. “People are proud of Norway’s values,” said Maria Berg, spokesperson for *Skeiv Verden*, “but they’re questioning how those values are being expressed in public spaces.”

As Pride events unfold across the country this week, organisers say they will focus on dialogue. “We’re not here to debate whether Pride should exist,” said Berg. “We’re here to ensure it remains a space where everyone feels seen.”

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