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The Norwegian Storting has passed a resolution to provide onion producers with at least 95% compensation for unsold crops due to high cadmium levels in 2026.

Frølich has been appointed as the new leader of the Storting's Foreign and Defence Committee, succeeding Ine Eriksen Søreide.

Peter Frølich of the Conservative Party has been appointed as the new leader of the Storting's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee in Norway.

The Norwegian control body plans to investigate the alleged connections between a former associate of Jeffrey Epstein and a current member of the Norwegian intelligence service following a VG report.

Health Minister Jan Christian Vestre raises concerns about decisions made in the Storting that may negatively impact patient care.

The Iranian Embassy in Oslo has filed a formal protest against recent statements made by the President of the Storting concerning Iran, claiming those statements contain inaccurate and undocumented assertions.

Norwegian politician Nils Ole Foshaug emphasizes the urgency of prioritizing defense spending to ensure national security, as the Storting prepares to consider a revised long-term defense plan that may exceed current budget allocations.

The leader of the Storting's Control and Constitutional Committee, Per-Willy Amundsen, has strongly criticized Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre for not providing specific responses regarding government actions in light of the revelations pertaining to the Epstein case.

The Norwegian Parliament, supported by four political parties, is moving to abolish the statute of limitations for rape offenses.

The Norwegian Storting has voted to abolish the statute of limitations for rape, supported by a coalition of parties including the Conservative Party and the Green Party.

The Norwegian government has faced multiple defeats in the Storting, struggling with opposition from various parties who form majorities against its proposals.

The Storting, Norway's parliament, may exert pressure on the government to discard the controversial Health Platform project due to its associated costs and risks highlighted in a critical audit report.

The Norwegian government has halted plans to lower the threshold for the resource rent tax on small hydropower plants, responding to opposition from a parliamentary majority.

In an interview, Gharakhani, the Speaker of the Storting, discusses supporting opposition movements in Iran amid escalating military tensions with Israel and the U.S.

Norwegian parliament, Stortinget, proposes the creation of an independent commission to investigate allegations of corruption linked to Jeffrey Epstein, involving prominent politicians and diplomats.

The IB programs at Manglerud School and Blindern High School in Oslo have been saved from closure after a majority in the Storting calls for changes to the education law.

The Norwegian Parliament has rejected a key climate measure targeting methane emissions in dairy farming, a decision influenced by MDG's stance on the effectiveness of methane inhibitors.

The Norwegian Parliament has decided to rescind its goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2030, sparking concerns from the Climate and Environment Minister.

The Norwegian Storting has decided to revoke the climate neutrality goal of achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, which has been criticized by the Minister of Climate and Environment as a bad signal.

Prominent journalists offered media consulting services, which violates the regulations of the Storting's press association, prompting an immediate response.

Prominent journalists offered media consulting through lectures, which led to breaking the rules of the Storting's press association, prompting them to take action.

The Storting's control and constitutional committee will wait to send new questions to the government until the Foreign Ministry has answered existing inquiries.

The Labour Party in Norway has decided to support a proposal for a lobby register in the Storting, confirming majority support.

Ine Eriksen Søreide has been appointed as the new parliamentary leader of the Høyre party in Norway following her election as party leader.

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth-Eide provides responses to parliamentary inquiries regarding the country's foreign service and its relation to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

A majority in Norway's Storting supports a proposal to ban companies from generating sexualized images using AI technology.

The Red party in Norway is proposing a new power investigation in the Storting and has garnered support from the Progress Party (Frp) as well as the leader of the first power investigation.

AUF leader Gaute Skjervø is calling on the Labour Party to support the establishment of a lobby register in the Storting to strengthen political trust.

Vebjørn Bjelland Berg has been sentenced for refusing to comply with police orders during his hunger strike outside the Norwegian Parliament.

Two leaders from the parliamentary administration in Norway are being removed from the Epstein investigation amid assessments of their impartiality.

The Labor Party faced a significant setback as they lost a crucial vote in the Storting regarding regulations for private schools.

Jonas Gahr Støre, former Norwegian foreign minister, has stated he cannot recall why he halted the investigation into documents related to Rød-Larsen during the Oslo process, amid ongoing scrutiny by the Storting's control committee regarding ties between Norwegian officials and Jeffrey Epstein.

Jonas Gahr Støre, Norway's Prime Minister, has expressed his willingness to attend a hearing called by the Storting's control and constitutional committee regarding past foreign ministers.

A probable majority in the Norwegian Parliament is expected to support the MDG's proposal to allow prioritization of large hospital investments by the Storting.

The majority in Norway's Storting intends to eliminate the climate neutrality goal, citing uncertainties around climate effects and costs.

Norway's Storting is set to establish an independent investigative committee to address serious allegations connected to the foreign service and political environment following the Epstein revelations.

The Storting in Norway is setting up an independent committee to investigate the country's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

The Storting's control and constitutional committee is initiating the process for an independent investigation into Norwegian connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

A majority of political parties in Norway's Storting are calling for transparency regarding the Nobel Committee's list of gifts and affiliations.

The Labour Party in Norway is advocating for an external inquiry commission appointed by the parliament to investigate documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Research and Higher Education Minister Sigrun Aasland confirmed that Pilot Flight Academy in Sandefjord was not subject to the guarantee scheme requirements, following an inquiry by Storting representative Erlend Larsen.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre confirmed that the Labour Party will allow the control and constitutional committee to investigate the Epstein case.

The Norwegian political party Venstre supports the Green Party's demand to broaden the Storting's investigation of the Epstein case beyond the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighting the involvement of other powerful individuals in Norway.

The Socialist Party demands an independent investigation into Norway's foreign service following revelations related to Jeffrey Epstein, with support from multiple parties in the Storting.

The Christian Democratic Party (KrF) supports an independent investigation into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, thus securing a majority in the Storting for this initiative.

The Storting has rejected all proposals concerning Melkøya, including the continued operation of a gas power plant, as support for alternative electrification efforts shifts.

The Norwegian government will continue the electrification of Melkøya after a majority in the Storting rejected a proposal to halt the process, allowing the facility to operate using land-supplied electricity instead of gas.

A group of parliamentary representatives has proposed a constitutional guarantee for women's right to self-determined abortion, but it neglects the moral considerations regarding fetal rights, warranting rejection by the Storting.

Energy Minister Terje Aasland expressed hope that the Norwegian parliament, Storting, will reject a proposal that could release reserved electricity for Equinor's gas facility on Melkøya, warning it would lead to severe consequences.

There's a growing concern that changes by the Storting regarding Melkøya, after investments have been made, could undermine business trust in political decisions in Norway.