Norwegian Government Appoints Anniken Huitfeldt as New US Ambassador Despite Controversy

Norwegian Government Appoints Anniken Huitfeldt as New US Ambassador Despite Controversy

Both Today’s business and TV 2 learns on Friday afternoon that the Støre government has appointed Anniken Huitfeldt to the prestigious post of new ambassador to the USA. Only formalities remain before the former foreign minister is formally appointed. When the American Ministry of Foreign Affairs has processed the application and forwarded it to the … Read more

– Political Demands and Controversies in Norway: A Full Overview

– Political Demands and Controversies in Norway: A Full Overview

(Full overview in one minute. Get “This is what the newspapers write about politics today” early every morning as a newsletter. Sign up here – it is free) – The last straw must be Norwegian (Dagbladet Børsen)– Norway must be the last country in the world to turn off the oil tap, demands a new … Read more

Billionaire Johan H. Andresen Endorses Guri Melby for Prime Minister: Interview and Analysis

Billionaire Johan H. Andresen Endorses Guri Melby for Prime Minister: Interview and Analysis

Billionaire Johan H. Andresen believes that the bourgeois side has a candidate for prime minister in Guri Melby, although Erna Solberg is still the leading candidate. – If there should be a need for other prime ministerial candidates on the civic side, then we have one here in Guri Melby, billionaire Johan H. Andresen signed … Read more

Today’s Economic News Overview: Liberal Party’s Tax Proposals, Political Scandals, and More

Today’s Economic News Overview: Liberal Party’s Tax Proposals, Political Scandals, and More

(Full overview in one minute: Get “This is what the newspapers write about economics today” as a newsletter early every morning. Register here – it’s free) The Liberals want to gather the blue ones on tax cuts (NRK “Politisk kvarter”)On Tuesday, the Liberal Party presents its alternative state budget. Venstre’s deputy leader Sveinung Rotevatn says … Read more

Norwegian Children Missing in Asylum System: Government Response and Reactions

Norwegian Children Missing in Asylum System: Government Response and Reactions

(Full overview in one minute: Get “This is what the newspapers write about economics today” as a newsletter early every morning. Register here – it’s free) Missing asylum children: – I don’t want to put into words what I believe (NRK “Politisk kvarter”)Over 800 asylum-seeking children have disappeared since 2015. Of these, 400 are still … Read more

The Turbulent Time for Offshore Wind Development in Norway: Government’s Investment and State Ownership

The Turbulent Time for Offshore Wind Development in Norway: Government’s Investment and State Ownership

The debate entry expresses the writer’s opinions. Offshore wind development in Norway is facing a turbulent time. The price of developing offshore wind has increased by 40 percent in a few years: Raw materials, labor and the parts needed to build have become more expensive. The same applies to investment capital and loans. Projects that … Read more