(morsmal.org) Election 2013: Why should immigrants vote to your party?

- Work provides security, community and opportunities for the individual. Our main freedom-project is to keep unemployment low, says Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg from the Labour Party in Oslo in an interview with morsmal.org

(morsmal.org) Election 2013: Why should immigrants vote to your party?

- We will make it easier for entrepreneurs to start up their own businesses by exempting them from payroll tax in the start-up phase, reducing bureaucracy and increasing the tax-free allowance for income tax to 2.5 million NOK, says Rasmus Hansson from the Green Party in Oslo in an interview with morsmal.org

(morsmal.org) Election 2013: Why should immigrants vote to your party?

- The Conservative Party wants the state to be more for those who need it most, not a little for everyone, says Heidi Nordby Lunde from the Conservative Party in Oslo in an interview with morsmal.org

(morsmal.org) Election 2013: Why should immigrants vote to your party?

- We will allow asylum seekers to work while waiting for a response, and believes that asylum children who have been in Norway for 3 years or more should be allowed to stay, says Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås from the Socialist Left Party in Oslo in an interview with morsmal.org

(morsmal.org) Election 2013: Why should immigrants vote to your party?

- We want Norway to commit to a greater degree in accepting refugees to Norway, as well as increase funding for refugee assistance internationally, says Hans Olav Syversen from the Christian Democratic Party in Oslo in an interview with morsmal.org

(morsmal.org) Election 2013: Why should immigrants vote to your party?

- The Liberal Party believes it is a fundamental right to be with one's own family and will therefore will work for fair rules for family reunification and a smoother immigration administration, says Abid Raja from the Liberal Party in an interview with morsmal.org

(morsmal.org) Election 2013: Why should immigrants vote to your party?

- The Progress Party will restrict immigration, because we need to take better care of immigrants in Norway that are not well integrated, says Mazyar Keshvari from the Progress Party in an interview with morsmal.org

Professor Frank Aarebrot recommends those of us who plan to not vote this election to roll a dice between the parties they like the most (or hate the least).

We asked Frank Aarebrot, professor of comparative politics in UiB of "Why should immigrants vote?". Watch the entire, exclusive video interview only on valg.morsmal.org with subtitles in your language.

Labor party mayor candidate in Drammen Masud Gharahkhani, wants to provide an opportunity to specialize in mother tongue a s studied language subject in schools in Norway.

Gharahkhani who is originally from Tehran, was exposed last week for strong criticism for his proposal to employ child care services on immigrant families with children who do not speak Norwegian. We asked Gharahkhani for comments on the criticism and for his opinion on mother language teaching, multiculturalism and multilingualism.

- I am a fan of "do your duty and demand your rights" Language is the key to being a part of society, then the work and possibly education. says Ubah Abduqadi of Labor (A) in Oslo, says Ubah Abduqadi, Labour Party (A) in Oslo.

(morsmal.org) We continue with the Election 2001 debate: Immigrant Politicians under the spotlight.

(morsmal.org) Election 2001: Immigrant Politicians under the spotlight

Morsmal.org has invited all major political parties in Norway to attend a debate on important political issues for immigrants.

Each day, leading up to the to the election day on 12 September, we will publish the responses here on Election 2011 - opinions section.

(morsmal.org) We continue with the election 2011 debate: Immigrant Politicians under the spotlight

- I am concerned about the school system taking care of all pupils. We need to get more and better teachers. Students with academic difficulties must get earlier and better aid, says Abdullah Alsabeehg from the Labour Party (A) in Oslo.

(morsmal.org) Election 2011 debate: Immigrant Politicians under the spotlight

- I will fight against all forms of racism, discrimination and unfair treatment and to facilitate creating venues for understanding and tolerance between people between, says Sanja Pasovic.

(morsmal.org) We continue with the Election 2011 debate: Immigrant Politicians under the spotlight

- Transparency and knowledge about Norwegian culture and foreign cultures will make the integration process easier, but beyond this, each of us individually can contribute to an equitable and inclusive society with something as simple as compassion and respect for each other, says Dide Saleh from Labour Party in Stokke.

(morsmal.org) Election 2011 debate: Immigrant Politicians under the spotlight

(morsmal.org) - Training of working culture, Norwegian values and equality from day one! After a period of time, more limited financial assistance - so that immigrants quickly get in the labor market are the keys to integration, says Vardan Filipi Vardanyan from the Conservative Party (H) in Bomlo.

(morsmal.org) Election 2011 debate: Immigrant Politicians under the spotlight

- An inclusive labor market is important in the integration process. Resource Persons of immigrant background should play its role to act as cultural brokers for the transfer and translation of cultural codes and cultural characteristics of the entire population of Norway, says Alan Ahmadi from the Conservative Party (H) in Kristiansand.

(Morsmal.org) Election 2011: Immigrant Politicians under the spotlight

- All children must have an equal and safe upbringing no matter of their ethnic background, says Amela Sandanger from the Labour Party (A) in Randaberg.

Morsmal.org has invited the major parties in Norway to participate in a debate on important political issues for immigrants. The aim of the invitation is to contribute to greater political awareness and voter participation among immigrants.

(Morsmal.org) Election 2011: Immigrant Politicians under the spotlight

- I will strive to ensure that each individual is assessed evaluated according to their competence and not ethnicity, says Gulsum Koc from the Conservative party in Oslo.

(morsmal.org) We continue with the Elections 2011 debate: "Immigrant Politicians under the spotlight".

Today's guest is Morten Istre. Istre was unanimously elected as mayoral candidate of Sandefjord Labor Party in January 2011. During the same nomination meeting was Pournima Patil also elected as deputy mayoral candidate.

(morsmal.org) We continue with the Elections 2011 Debate: "Immigrant politicians under the spotlight". Today's guest is Ekrem Ari, Oslo politician from Alna district of Oslo.

- Language is the key to integration. There must be created a dialogue platform based on mutual respect and tolerance, says Conservatives Party politician, Ekrem Ari.

Election 2011: Immigrant politicians under the spotlight

(Morsmal.org) - I will continue to fight to put human dignity at the center. Whether it concerns children and youth, elderly and sick, ethnic Norwegians and immigrants, unemployed or disabled, says the Christian Democratic Party leader in Horten,Zvonimir Vojtulek.