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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The most important climate measure for agriculture has been voted down in the Storting. With MDG on board.

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.

Feb 26 • 18:05 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Storting drops the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2030

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

Feb 26 • 13:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Altinget: The Storting drops the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2030: – A shame, says the Minister of Climate

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.

Feb 26 • 13:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Offered a lecture in violation of the rules of the Storting's press association

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

Feb 26 • 12:58 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Taking action on questions about lectures

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

Feb 26 • 12:58 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Storting is awaiting new Epstein responses

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

Feb 26 • 12:49 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

NRK: The Labour Party reverses on the lobby register - ensures majority in the Storting

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

Feb 25 • 14:52 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Eriksen Søreide takes over as the top of Høyre in the Storting

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

Feb 25 • 13:24 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Storting has received answers about Jeffrey Epstein

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.

Feb 24 • 20:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Majority in the Storting for banning nudity-generating AI

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

Feb 24 • 12:51 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Red wants a new power investigation - receives support from Frp

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.

Feb 24 • 03:21 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

AUF leader wants a lobby register

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.

Feb 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Vebjørn Bjelland Berg sentenced after hunger strike

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

Feb 20 • 12:45 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Two parliamentary employees removed from Epstein investigation

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

Feb 17 • 13:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Labor Party with a Private School Setback in the Storting

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

Feb 12 • 18:34 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Støre says he does not remember why he stopped the search for Rød-Larsen documents

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.

Feb 12 • 14:23 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Støre on possible hearing: - I will of course respond

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.

Feb 12 • 12:36 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Probable majority to change hospital policy

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.

Feb 11 • 16:31 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Storting Will Scrap Climate Goals

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

Feb 10 • 17:40 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Storting will establish an independent investigative committee following Epstein revelations

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.

Feb 10 • 13:51 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Storting will establish an independent investigation committee

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

Feb 10 • 13:13 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Majority in the Storting for an independent Epstein investigation

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

Feb 10 • 13:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Majority in the Storting Demands Openness About Nobel Gift Lists

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

Feb 10 • 13:10 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Labour Party is pushing for a parliamentary-appointed inquiry commission

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

Feb 9 • 10:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Pilot Flight Academy was not covered by the guarantee scheme requirement

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.

Feb 6 • 14:48 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Støre says yes to Epstein investigation in the Storting

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

Feb 6 • 11:19 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Also Venstre wants to expand the Storting's Epstein investigation

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.

Feb 6 • 11:12 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Demands an External Investigation of Foreign Service Regarding Epstein Revelations

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.

Feb 6 • 08:39 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

KrF also supports independent investigation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – ensures majority

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.

Feb 5 • 20:35 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

All proposals for Melkøya rejected in the Storting – electrification continues

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

Feb 5 • 13:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

No majority to stop further electrification of Melkøya

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.

Feb 5 • 13:04 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Should Self-Determined Abortion Be in the Constitution? The Storting Should Reject the Proposal.

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.

Feb 5 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Aasland hopes the Storting will reverse its decision on Melkøya: - It will have very negative consequences

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.

Feb 4 • 12:48 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Melkøya Puts Trust in Norwegian Politics at Stake

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.

Feb 4 • 08:42 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Oil giants against the Storting's Melkøya move

Partners Vår Energi, Petoro, and Harbour Energy warn the Storting against releasing power reserved for the Melkøya project, expressing concerns about changing rules mid-process.

Feb 3 • 21:39 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Kindergarten conflict in the Storting: – Breaks what we agreed on

Several political parties in Norway claim the government has violated a kindergarten agreement by restricting pension funding for private kindergartens, raising concerns over potential closures or reduced pension benefits for staff.

Feb 3 • 18:40 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Storting voted to maintain the monarchy

The Norwegian Parliament voted to retain the monarchy, following discussions surrounding proposals for a republic that re-emerge regularly, especially after controversial revelations regarding Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 3 • 11:19 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Storting wants to keep the monarchy

The Storting voted on Tuesday to maintain the monarchy, with 141 votes in favor and 26 against, as republican proposals are routinely dismissed even though they periodically arise.

Feb 3 • 11:18 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

It seems that the crown princess has deceived the Norwegian people

Norway's Storting debated whether to become a republic amid the monarchy's current crisis, ultimately deciding to maintain the monarchy.

Feb 3 • 09:16 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Equinor and unions on Melkøya: - The Storting must reverse

Equinor and various unions are warning the majority in the Storting against altering the framework conditions retroactively in the Melkøya case, fearing instability and political risk.

Feb 3 • 05:07 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Tomorrow the Storting will decide whether Norway should abolish the monarchy

The Storting is set to vote tomorrow on a proposal to abolish the monarchy, amid a crisis for the royal family with only the Red Party and the Socialist Left Party supporting the motion.

Feb 2 • 18:12 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

The Epstein Case: Demands Støre's Response

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is urged by SV deputy leader Lars Haltbrekken to respond to the Storting regarding whether individuals in significant positions in Norway have abused their authority, following revelations about their ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 2 • 10:03 UTC

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