“ABF supports reducing unnecessary regulation and protecting freedom of expression, a free press, and peaceful assembly. While we have reservations about parts of the package, the overall reform moves Fjordheim toward greater personal and economic freedom.”
Freedom And Deregulation Modernization Act of 2024
Rationale
These changes reduce excessive state control, fostering personal freedom, economic growth, and public trust through lighter, more proportionate regulation.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
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Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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| 2 | Internet Freedom |
Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)
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Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
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| 3 | Media Censorship Policy |
Targeted regulation (post-publication fines for incitement/defamation; independent regulator)
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Free press (no prior restraints; narrow limits for direct incitement only)
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| 4 | Right to Protest |
Right to protest with prior notice
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Unrestricted right to assemble
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Tobacco & Vaping Regulation2
Internet Freedom3
Media Censorship Policy4
Right to ProtestProposer
Party
Libertarian Alliance
The party of bold growth and unshackled freedom where ambition meets opportunity and every dream is a spark for the next fire.
Core pillars
Andreas Sandberg
Minister of the Interior · Age 29
A former dockworker turned behind-the-scenes kingmaker, Andreas Sandberg built his ruthless reputation by weaponizing his deep ties to business elites and blue-collar networks alike to dismantle entrenched political obstacles.
Timeline
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Draft26 September 2024
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Vote Open26 September 2024
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Vote Closed25 November 2024
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Became Law25 November 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Nordting
PassedFor: 30 / 35 seats (85.7%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 5 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Better Fjordheim | 11 | Yes | ABF supports reducing unnecessary regulation and protecting freedom of expression, a free press, and peaceful assembly. While we have reservations about parts of the package, the overall reform moves Fjordheim toward greater personal and economic freedom. |
| Democratic Liberal Platform | 5 | Abstain | We strongly oppose making tobacco products easier to buy. We are also wary of allowing the internet to be a Wild West and removing data protection enforcement. |
| Libertarian Alliance Proposer | 19 | Yes | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We strongly oppose making tobacco products easier to buy. We are also wary of allowing the internet to be a Wild West and removing data protection enforcement.”