The Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers is scheduled to discuss whether to lift Thorbjørn Jagland's immunity pertaining to the Epstein case. This follows a request from Norway's Foreign Ministry to revoke his immunity. Jagland, who served as the secretary general of the Council from 2009 to 2019, is under investigation by Økokrim for potential serious corruption related to revelations in documents concerning Jeffrey Epstein.

Recently, Økokrim announced the initiation of an investigation against Jagland based on allegations of gross corruption linked to his interactions with Epstein’s properties, including uses of apartments in Paris and New York, as well as a lengthy stay at his villa in Palm Beach, Florida. Jagland has publicly stated, through his defense attorney, that he welcomes the investigation and maintains confidence in a favorable outcome.

While Økokrim has not publicly delved into specific details regarding the allegations against Jagland, the head of Økokrim, Pål Lønseth, reportedly addressed some of these matters in a letter to the Council of Europe. The development marks a significant moment in the ongoing scrutiny of high-profile individuals connected to Epstein, particularly given Jagland's prominent role in international diplomacy during his tenure at the Council.