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DERELICTION

One-sided media coverage leads to collective misperceptions that can lead to war

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FORM OF GOVERNMENT

Democracy in Venezuela will shape geopolitics and strengthen Trump

Bilde som viser det amerikanske flagget i grønn natur og EU-flagget på brent jord

NATO CRISIS

Scenario for a defenseless Europe if the United States withdraws from NATO

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store

SECURITY RISK

2025 was a challenging year — through nine events, Prime Minister Store has put Norway's security at risk

Illustration of an empty meeting room with the EU and American flags

EXERCISE OF POWER

The United States is asserting the right of the strongest against a Europe that refuses to yield

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US vs. GREENLAND

The EU does not have the defense capability to defend Greenland against the United States

Map showing US and Venezuela

GEOPOLITICS

Dictatorial, authoritarian, or democratic rule in Venezuela after the US intervention?

Bilde av NATO-sjef Mark Rutte
Bilde av NATO-sjef Mark Rutte

NATO 

Kudos to NATO chief Mark Rutte for transparency on Europe’s defense security

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VENEZUELA 

Maduro claims that the US push for regime change is related to natural resources

Thorbjorn Jagland

EPSTEIN FILES

Six possible meetings between Jagland and Epstein emerge in the files

Asheim, Soreide og Svenneby

LEADERSHIP CHANGE

The Conservative Party nominates Asheim, Svenneby and Soreide

Donald Trump
Donald Trump

U.S. SECURITY STRATEGY 

Trump’s U.S. Strategy and the relationship with Europe

Maria Corina Machado

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

Maria Corina Machado expected to arrive in Oslo to receive the Peace Prize

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DEFENSE

The EU runs out of minerals for weapons after only four months

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TRANSITION

Norway’s political parties are lost between innovation, climate and EU demands

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STATE BUDGET

Point in the Norwegian budget agreement raises concerns about military security

Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store

STATE BUDGET

Undemocratic tactics from Store and Stoltenberg in budget negotiations

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj

CORRUPTION

Uncritical support from Norway to corruption-stricken Ukraine

Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store

STATE BUDGET

The Norwegian government is not going to risk its position over the state budget

Bilde av Thorbjørn Jagland

EPSTEIN FILES

Former Prime Minister and Secretary General Thorbjorn Jagland’s name mentioned in 12 instances

An aircraft flying over a container port

TRADE

Your holiday shopping can make a difference in several areas

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PROTECTIONISM

EU Introduces tariffs on EEA-member Norway despite tariff ban

Hans Christian Holte

LABOUR AND WELFARE

NAV director Hans Christian Holte must step down after serious errors

En person med ryggen mot kamera, omgitt av journalister som tar bilder og intervjuer, på en bygate.

BOOK REVIEW

The Marius Borg Hoiby Case
”Out of control”

Modern kontorbygg med store glassvinduer og blå skilt som sier 'MEDIA HOUSE' på taket, omgitt av grønne trær og lav buskvegetasjon.
Modern kontorbygg med store glassvinduer og blå skilt som sier 'MEDIA HOUSE' på taket, omgitt av grønne trær og lav buskvegetasjon.

MEDIA

Spotlight on objectivity after BBC showed bias against Trump

Bilde av finansminister Jens Stoltenberg fra finansdepartementet.no

THE WEALTH FUND

Broken promises and power grab by Jens Stoltenberg

Image showing a torchlight procession

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

Prize winner Machado not worthy of traditional torchlight tribute

Andrew Mounbatten-Windsor

EPSTEIN FILES

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor: From Royal Highness to royal disgrace

A woman who appears to be in pain, with a cross on the wall in the background

CONSERVATISM

A candid speech exposes outdated views on women in the Christian Democratic Party

Aerial drone image of a large open-pit mine
Aerial drone image of a large open-pit mine

THE MINERAL BATTLE

US stronger after entering into new agreements in Asia, Europe is weakened 

En bortgjemt, koselig tømmerhytte i vintersnø, omgitt av snødekte trær og fjell, under en klar blå himmel.

STATE BUDGET

The Labour Party signals higher taxes on holiday homes

A castle illuminated at night

BOOK REVIEW

The Marius Borg Hoiby case
“White Strips, Black Sheeps”

Sorterte og glinsende jernmalm steiner på en mørk bakgrunn. Sorted and glistening iron ore stones

DEFENSE

Australia secures position with US mineral deal, Norway falls behind

Picture of the Labour Government 2026

BROKEN PROMISSES

Lies or mistakes by the Labour Government during the the election campaign?

Image of cocaine and a rolled banknote

SUBSTANCE USE

Youth crime puts the spotlight on drug use and health consequences

A white building with a sign saying 'Venezuelan Embassy'

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

Geopolitical consequences of the Peace Prize awarded to María Corina Machado

A gold-coloured medal with a peace symbol
A gold-coloured medal with a peace symbol

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

The Peace Prize awarded to María Corina Machado is a geopolitical exercise by the Nobel Committee

Mineral ore on a conveyor belt

THE MINERAL BATTLE

Trump warns China over stricter export controls on critical minerals and derivatives

The Grand Hotel and Norwegian Parliament

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

Will the Nobel Committee consider Donald Trump after Gaza ceasefire?

A man holding a Peace Medal

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

Trump’s peace plan for Gaza — will there be consequences for Norway and the Peace Prize

Three soldiers in camouflage uniforms walking along a forest path.

UKRAINE

Should combat-capable Ukranians get refugee status?

Jens Stoltenberg

BOOK REVIEW

Former NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg
“On My Watch”

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DEFENSE

This week's events show how Trump is planning a power grab over the EU

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