SCANDINAVIAN PARLIAMENTARISM. NORWAY - JOACHIM OSŃSKI

Joachim Osński's book is an in-depth analysis of parliamentarism in Norway, showing the unique Nordic system model. The author, based on many years of research and knowledge of Norwegian culture and history, presents Norway and Scandinavia as a unique place in the history of parliamentarism. This work is a continuation of the author's research conducted for 30 years.

• Detailed analysis of the political system of Norway
• Unique Nordic model of parliamentarism
• Insightful view of the relations between the legislature and the executive
• Historical background of the development of parliamentarism in Norway
• Importance of evolution in the context of creating a welfare state
• Impact of democratization on the contemporary parliamentary system

The starting point for the analysis is the constitutional model created in 19th-century Norway, which has evolved over the years. The author examines the complex relations between the legislative and executive branches, analyzing their status and competences. System transformations, from the constitutional definition of competences to the recognition of the government's political responsibility to parliament, are discussed in detail.

The growing importance of the executive in the period of creating the Norwegian welfare state and the democratization of the electorate led to the transformation of the Storting into a forum for consensus-based negotiations on the interests of various social and political forces. As a result, a modern parliamentary system was created, based on new values and collective behaviors, different from the model contained in the written constitution of 1814.

Characteristic features of Norwegian parliamentarism are negative parliamentarism and minority parliamentarism, which have evolved during system transformations. Osński's work is a valuable source of knowledge for researchers and students of political science, history and constitutional law, offering a comprehensive insight into the specifics of the Norwegian political system.

Joachim Osński's book is not only a historical analysis, but also an attempt to understand the contemporary challenges and perspectives of parliamentarism in Norway. The author, using his in-depth knowledge and experience, presents a unique image of Norwegian democracy, which can be an inspiration for other countries seeking their own path of system development.