Free Democrats (Norway)

Fridemokratene is an organization formed by former members of the Norwegian Progress Party in 1994. Because of inner tension, the 1993 election halved the Progress Party (6.3 percent and 10 representatives). In 1994 four representatives of the "libertarian wing" broke out, formed an independent group in parliament, and founded a party more ideologically consistent libertarian, Fridemokratene. The Free Democrats no longer participate in elections and function merely as a think tank and organization for Norwegian libertarians, regardless of their political allegiance.

Presidents of Fridemokratene

• 1994-1996 Ellen Christine Christiansen
• 1996-1998 Heidi Nordby Lunde
• 1998-1999 Bent Johan Mossfjel
• 1999-2000 Kristian Norheim
• 2000-2003 Hans Jørgen Lysglimt
• 2003-2005 Sverre Berg