Viewing the EU as a social democratic, redistributive and protectionist organization, they oppose Norwegian membership.

Upon her election she stated that her most important goal was to work for Norwegian membership in the European Union.

Another question of contention was the Progress Party's policy on Norwegian membership in the European Union.

Since 1972 he has been a strong supporter of the proposed Norwegian membership in the European Union.

Jagland is in favour of Norwegian membership of the European Union.

Sæle is opposed to Norwegian membership in the European Union, and a firm supporter of Israel.

Thus, the majority of voters for all parties were opposed to Norwegian membership at that time.

To complicate matters, these fringe organizations proposed that a referendum on the possible Norwegian membership be held.

Membership has been proposed within Norway, and referendums over Norwegian membership were held in 1972 and 1994.

Lundestad stated that the award was not about Norwegian membership in the EU, but a "wider perspective".