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Polling data indicates a gradual yet notable shift in public sentiment regarding EU membership in Norway. While as recently as a decade ago, only around 20% of Norwegians supported joining the EU, figures from 2022 and 2023 have shown a rise to about 30% favorability. Recent polling by Norstat indicates that support has crept up to 37%, indicating a broader acceptance surrounding EU membership, despite 43% opposing it.
This change could be attributed to various factors, including heightened geopolitical tensions after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, perceived shifts in US foreign policy under previous administrations, and growing concerns regarding Norway's role in regional security.