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Siv Jensen

While many view Scandinavia as a haven of social liberalism, a powerful strand of right-wing populism exists. How does this work in a country rated one of the richest and happiest?

The outside world tends to view Scandinavia as a haven of prosperity, progressive politics and social liberalism, but look closer and you find a powerful strand of right-wing populism fuelled by a suspicion of immigration. HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur speaks to Siv Jensen - Norway's Finance Minister and the leader of the right-wing Progress Party, a partner in Norway's Coalition Government for the past five years. How does populism work in a country rated one of the world's richest and happiest?

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 9 Apr 2018 14:30GMT

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Presenter Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest Siv Jensen

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