Frp Opens Personnel Case After Advisor's Alleged Derogatory Remarks About Pakistanis

A serious controversy has erupted within Norway's Progress Party (Frp) following alleged racist remarks made by a political advisor to Member of Parliament Simen Velle. Hårek Hansen, who serves as an advisor to Velle within the Frp's parliamentary group, is accused of referring to Pakistanis as "minusvarianter" – a derogatory term translating to "minus variants."

According to TV 2, which reportedly made hidden recordings of the advisor, Hansen himself acknowledged the nature of his statements, describing them as "gross and alcohol-influenced." This admission has done little to quell the outrage, particularly given the party's stated zero-tolerance policy towards such discriminatory language.

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Disse uttalelsene er helt uakseptable. Vi har nulltoleranse for denne type uttalelser. Og det blir derfor fulgt opp i det personalmessige sporet.

In response to the allegations, Frp's general secretary, Helge Fossum, confirmed to TV 2 that the party has opened a formal personnel case. "These statements are completely unacceptable. We have zero tolerance for this type of statement. And it will therefore be followed up in the personnel track," Fossum stated. The incident casts a shadow over the party and raises questions about vetting and conduct within its ranks, especially concerning individuals in close proximity to elected officials.

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