In an ongoing effort to ensure objectivity in the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, two senior officials from the Storting, Norway's parliament, have been removed from their roles related to the inquiry. This decision, reported by VG and Aftenposten, reflects the Storting’s commitment to maintaining impartiality for all employees engaged with the investigation. Per-Willy Amundsen, head of the parliamentary control committee, emphasized that the Storting conducts thorough assessments of all involved personnel to guarantee that no conflicts of interest arise throughout the process.

The two officials, Njål Høstmælingen, head of the constitutional division, and Flemming Gade Kjerschow, head of the committee division, voluntarily chose to withdraw from matters relating to the investigation into the foreign service. Their decision was communicated through an email from Erik Guldhav, acting director of the Storting's administration, to Aftenposten, reaffirming the administration's intent to keep procedures orderly and transparent.

This move is significant given the sensitive nature of the Epstein investigation, which has global ramifications and touches upon issues of governance and accountability. The Storting's proactive measures in handling personnel assignments reflect an awareness of the potential implications of the investigation and underscore the need to uphold the integrity of the inquiry as it progresses.