Lars Mikael Barstad Løvold from Ålesund was elected as the new leader of the Progress Party's Youth (FpU) on Saturday, according to the party. Løvold has been deputy leader of FpU for the past two years, multiple reports indicate. He now takes over from Simen Velle, who has led the youth organization for four years.
The election results or margin of victory have not been disclosed, and it is unclear how many candidates ran for the leadership position. Løvold's key political priorities or plans as the new leader have not been detailed publicly. The reasons for Simen Velle stepping down or not seeking re-election remain unspecified.
Reaction from within the Progress Party or other political groups to the leadership change has not been reported.