Ideology and Principles of the Progress Party

 

The Progress Party’s ideology, classical, liberalism starts with the democratic assumption that the people are best placed to decide what is best for them.

Authoritarian and top-down governance run counter to the prosperity, harmony and happiness of the individual. People are unique. What fits one does not necessarily fit all. Therefore, it is our goal to enhance the freedom of the individual.

A classical liberal view of society is based on the fact that people are different and that this difference should be respected and valued.

The best way to organize society while preserving the rights of individuals is by to grant them the freedom of choice to decide who shall provide the services they can benefit from. Future welfare depends on innovation and the desire to work in order to generate wealth for the individual and society as a whole.

In today’s society, the creation of wealth is limited by the burden of taxation, business costs and public regulation.

Centralisation must have its limits. Power should be, to the greatest extent possible, transferred from politicians to the people. We will pursue this objective by letting the people retain more of their tax contributions and by introducing more competition in public services from individuals, firms and voluntary organisations. Our main goal is to reduce taxes, business costs and government intervention for a more free society.

The Progress Party is a party for the people. Its values are that of the Norwegian constitution, Norwegian and Western traditions and culture heritage inspired by both Christian and humanistic values.

Fundamental to our vision of society is the belief in and respect for the individual’s distinctive characteristics and the right to self-determination. The family institution, the right to private ownership and individual freedom are the foundations of society.

We oppose any discrimination based on gender, religion or ethnic origin. All citizens will enjoy the same rights and protections under the Norwegian constitution, such as the right to ownership, freedom of trade, personal freedom, freedom of expression, religious freedom and freedom of assembly.