The Centre Party (Senterpartiet) in Norway has expressed its demand for a comprehensive and independent investigation concerning the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD). This push comes in the wake of recent disclosures linked to Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing the need to scrutinize the serious issues that have arisen as a result of these files. The party leader, Trygve Slagsvold Vedum, has articulated the requirement for a detailed examination of all instances related to the Ministry, indicating a broader political consensus on the matter that has emerged in recent discussions.

In recent days, several parties in the Norwegian Parliament, the Storting, have echoed calls for an extensive investigation prompted by the Epstein revelations. There has been some debate regarding the exact methodology of how this investigation should proceed, highlighting a certain level of political tension and urgency surrounding the issue. Discussions on this topic are scheduled to take place in a meeting of the Storting’s Control and Constitutional Committee on Tuesday, aiming to resolve the details of the investigation process.

Moreover, prior to this, the Green Party (MDG) and the Liberal Party (Venstre) have already put forward a joint proposal in the Storting for the establishment of an independent inquiry commission. This commission is intended to further examine connections between Norwegian authorities and the Epstein scandal, a proposal that has garnered support from multiple parties. The Centre Party's commitment to scrutinizing all related matters underscores the serious implications of the Epstein disclosures on Norwegian politics and governance, placing accountability at the forefront of parliamentary discussions.