Norway’s Centre Party is facing criticism for its anticipated vote against repealing a regulation that reduces financial support for sick farmers with secondary jobs. The rule, known as the coordination rule, diminishes state aid for temporary replacement workers when farmers are ill, based on their off-farm income. Iben Wermuth Kristensen, leader of the Norwegian Farmers’ Association’s women’s committee, strongly condemns the party’s stance. She argues the rule disproportionately affects farmers who rely on additional income to sustain their livelihoods. Centre Party leader Trygve Slagsvold Vedum defends the decision, but details of his reasoning have not been widely reported. The vote is expected to impact the financial stability of farmers needing temporary assistance during illness. The decision has sparked debate regarding the party’s commitment to its rural voter base.