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Oslo Green Party Figure Withdraws from Race for Top Spot
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Oslo Green Party Figure Withdraws from Race for Top Spot

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Sigrid Z. Heiberg withdrew from the contest for the top position on Oslo’s Green Party list after at least three former employees accused her of creating an unacceptable work environment.
  • Heiberg said she learned of the complaints on Friday, accepted the criticism and remained open to another place on the list.
  • The party’s unanimous nomination committee has backed Oslo Green Party leader Margit Martinsen Bye for the top spot, with the nomination meeting scheduled for September 3.

Sigrid Z. Heiberg has pulled out of the contest for the top position on Oslo’s Green Party list after former employees raised complaints about the workplace during her time as county party leader.

At least three former employees accused the prominent politician of creating an unacceptable work environment, according to Avisa Oslo. Heiberg said she learned about the complaints on Friday and had not previously been informed of warnings against her.

“Unfortunately, I cannot change things in the past, but I take the criticism seriously and accept the consequence by withdrawing my candidacy for the top position,” Heiberg said. She remains open to another place on the list, where she has been nominated in 13th place.

The party’s unanimous nomination committee has proposed Oslo Green Party leader Margit Martinsen Bye, 24, for the top position. Eivind Trædal and Heiberg had both said they would challenge Bye, but Heiberg has now withdrawn. The nomination meeting will take place on September 3.

Unfortunately, I cannot change things in the past, but I take the criticism seriously and accept the consequence by withdrawing my candidacy for the top position.

— Sigrid Z. HeibergHeiberg explained her decision to withdraw from the contest for first place on the Oslo party list.
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