PM said the Epstein connections of prominent Norwegians will be looked at

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere stated on Friday that a thorough investigation into the connections between well-known Norwegians and the late American sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein was imperative.

Similar to his British counterpart Keir Starmer, Stoere is attempting to allay the fears of voters who were taken aback by the disclosure of millions of documents showing that Epstein had frequent interactions with diplomats, powerful politicians, and members of the royal family.

“I think it has been quite shocking for people to get this insight into this world and the connection between people with power,” said Epstein, who denied any role in his crimes. And how it has impacted those without authority, who have been mistreated and attacked,” Stoere said to public broadcaster NRK.

“I have an obligation as prime minister to be transparent about this. In his first in-depth interview since the latest Epstein papers were made public, he stated, “And that we, in every way now, contribute to the matter being clarified.”

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The police are looking into a and a, and the Norwegian parliament has declared an unusual investigation into the foreign ministry’s connection to Epstein. The Norwegian CEO of the World Economic Forum has also begun

Mette-Marit, the Crown Princess, has also expressed regret over her association with Epstein.

The Norwegian Library Association, the most recent group to do so, announced on Friday that it was halting its cooperation with the crown princess, its patron, until it had a complete explanation from the palace regarding her relationship with Epstein.

“We have been informed that it will take time before a comprehensive account is made available,” it said in a statement.

“As an interest organisation for the library sector, democracy, trust and safety are important values we safeguard.”

A request for comment was not immediately answered by the royal palace.

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Thorbjoern Jagland, a former prime minister, foreign minister, head of the Council of Europe, the continent’s top human rights monitor, and chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, had his properties searched by police on Wednesday.

According to authorities, he was questioned this week on suspicion of severe corruption. According to Jagland, he was eager to contribute to the situation’s clarification.

Mona Juul, a diplomat who helped establish the secret channel between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization that resulted in the 1993–1995 Oslo Accords, was also questioned by police this week on her personal connections to Epstein.

Juul has denied any wrongdoing despite being suspected of serious corruption.