Norway's parliament probes Epstein links to diplomats and politicians
Norway's parliament is investigating links between diplomats and late financier Jeffrey Epstein after Trump released millions of documents.
Norway's parliament opened public hearings to examine connections between the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the nation's diplomats. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, who was foreign minister from 2005 to 2012, denied any ties to Epstein and said issues identified had either been addressed or were being addressed.
Boerge Brende, a former foreign minister who resigned from the World Economic Forum presidency after Epstein revelations, testified that he met Epstein only three times for dinners and emails. Brende apologised for initially lying to Norwegian media about whether he knew Epstein.
Other prominent Norwegians including former development minister Erik Solheim also testified. Former premier Thorbjoern Jagland, former minister Terje Roed-Larsen and ex-diplomat Mona Juul face police investigation on corruption accusations.
All three have denied wrongdoing. Queen Mette-Marit has apologised for her friendship with Epstein but did not appear at the hearing.
- 11 current and former
- Foreign ministers summoned
- 3 times
- Brende meetings with Epstein
- 2005 to 2012
- Støre's tenure as foreign minister
- Jagland, Roed-Larsen, Juul
- Officials under police investigation
Why it mattersThe inquiry tests whether Norway's foreign service can restore public trust after high-profile diplomats failed to exercise proper judgment.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though the inquiry shows how Epstein documents released globally are reshaping international politics.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
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