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Norwegians have become more positive towards immigration since July 22, when a right-wing Norwegian extremist unleashed terrorist attacks aimed at stopping it. New research suggests his murderous rampage seems to have had the opposite effect.
The research, conducted by state statistics bureau SSB (Statistics Norway), shows major increases in positive response to issues involving immigration. The number of people agreeing, for example, with a statement that "most immigrants make a useful contribution to the Norwegian workforce" rose from 73 percent before July 22 to 85 percent after July 22. Another statement that "most immigrants enrich cultural life in Norway" secured agreement from 82 percent of those questioned after July 22, compared to 72 percent before July 22.