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The Progress Party used its position as a member of the government to enact stricter immigration laws, shifting Norway's immigration policy in a more conservative and [[Nationalism|nationalist]] direction.<ref>Andersen, Audrey (September 26, 2017). [https://www.thelocal.no/20170926/what-eight-years-of-right-wing-rule-will-mean-for-foreigners-in-norway What eight years of right-wing rule will mean for foreigners in Norway]. ''The Local''. Retrieved September 30, 2017.</ref> [[Sylvi Listhaug]] of the Progress Party, a strong opponent of immigration, was appointed Norway's first Immigration Minister in December 2015.<ref>Hallett, Nick (December 18, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/12/18/anti-mass-migration-politician-appointed-norways-first-ever-immigration-minister/ Anti-Mass Migration Politician Appointed Norway’s First Ever Immigration Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.</ref> As the immigration minister, she criticized Sweden for its mass immigration policies,<ref>Milne, Richard (August 30, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/23ea67a2-8d80-11e7-a352-e46f43c5825d Norway minister sparks war of words with Sweden over immigration]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.</ref> supported increased immigration and asylum restrictions,<ref>[https://www.thelocal.no/20160726/norwegian-minister-immigration-reforms-inadequate Norwegian minister: Immigration reforms inadequate]. ''The Local''. July 26, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2017.</ref> and told Muslims living in Norway to adopt their country's culture.<ref>Walker, Peter (October 21, 2016). [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/norway-integration-minister-muslim-eat-pork-drink-alcohol-show-face-sylvi-listhaug-a7372991.html Norway integration minister faces resignation calls after telling Muslims 'we eat pork and drink alcohol']. ''The Independent''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.</ref> Listhaug has been attacked by the liberal media for wearing a small cross on a necklace.<ref>Hale, Virginia (March 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/06/immigration-minister-slammed-crucifix/ Immigration Minister Slammed for Wearing Crucifix in ‘Vile Attack’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.</ref> Liberals call the Christian cross xenophobic.

The Progress Party used its position as a member of the government to enact stricter immigration laws, shifting Norway's immigration policy in a more conservative and [[Nationalism|nationalist]] direction.<ref>Andersen, Audrey (September 26, 2017). [https://www.thelocal.no/20170926/what-eight-years-of-right-wing-rule-will-mean-for-foreigners-in-norway What eight years of right-wing rule will mean for foreigners in Norway]. ''The Local''. Retrieved September 30, 2017.</ref> [[Sylvi Listhaug]] of the Progress Party, a strong opponent of immigration, was appointed Norway's first Immigration Minister in December 2015.<ref>Hallett, Nick (December 18, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/12/18/anti-mass-migration-politician-appointed-norways-first-ever-immigration-minister/ Anti-Mass Migration Politician Appointed Norway’s First Ever Immigration Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.</ref> As the immigration minister, she criticized Sweden for its mass immigration policies,<ref>Milne, Richard (August 30, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/23ea67a2-8d80-11e7-a352-e46f43c5825d Norway minister sparks war of words with Sweden over immigration]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.</ref> supported increased immigration and asylum restrictions,<ref>[https://www.thelocal.no/20160726/norwegian-minister-immigration-reforms-inadequate Norwegian minister: Immigration reforms inadequate]. ''The Local''. July 26, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2017.</ref> and told Muslims living in Norway to adopt their country's culture.<ref>Walker, Peter (October 21, 2016). [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/norway-integration-minister-muslim-eat-pork-drink-alcohol-show-face-sylvi-listhaug-a7372991.html Norway integration minister faces resignation calls after telling Muslims 'we eat pork and drink alcohol']. ''The Independent''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.</ref> Listhaug has been attacked by the liberal media for wearing a small cross on a necklace.<ref>Hale, Virginia (March 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/06/immigration-minister-slammed-crucifix/ Immigration Minister Slammed for Wearing Crucifix in ‘Vile Attack’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.</ref> Liberals call the Christian cross xenophobic.

While in the government, the Progress Party took a relatively [[small government|small-government]] approach to health issues.<ref>Duke, Selwyn (May 8, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/32236-tolerant-big-brother-let-people-drink-smoke-and-eat-red-meat-says-health-minister Tolerant Big Brother: Let People Drink, Smoke, and Eat Red Meat, Says Health Minister]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref>

While in the government, the Progress Party took a relatively [[small government|small-government]] approach to health issues.<ref>Duke, Selwyn (May 8, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/32236-tolerant-big-brother-let-people-drink-smoke-and-eat-red-meat-says-health-minister Tolerant Big Brother: Let People Drink, Smoke, and Eat Red Meat, Says Health Minister]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref> It also was skeptical of wind power.<ref>Adomaitis, Nerijus; Fouche, Gwladys (December 18, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-norway-government-oilminister-listhau/norway-picks-wind-power-sceptic-as-oil-minister-amid-arctic-drilling-debate-idUSKBN1YM1G1 Norway picks wind power sceptic as oil minister amid Arctic drilling debate]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 18, 2019.</ref>

== Criticism from leftists ==

== Criticism from leftists ==