ocr: Norway is a constitutional monarchy, with a ling as head of state and an elected parliament. Main Political Issue Membership in the EU Inl 1994,terms for Norway's accession to the EU were agreed. The issue is divisive; over 60% of the electorate were opposed to membership on the grounds that membership will lead to a loss of control of: national resources, notably fisheries and the offshore oil sector. However, govemment and industry supported the move. In a referendum, held in November 1994,53% voted against membership of the EU. Profile Political decisions are based on a process of conse ens ...