Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide are reportedly being called in for questioning by Norway's Control and Constitution Committee as part of an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's network in Norway. According to reports from Swedish newspapers citing Norwegian media outlet VG, the parliamentary committee has decided to hold open questioning sessions regarding the convicted sex offender's connections in the country.
Development Minister Åsmund Grøver Aukrust is also being called in, along with several former development ministers. The committee reportedly made the decision in February 2026 to conduct these open questioning sessions as part of their examination of Epstein's network.
the revelations in connection with the Epstein documents raise serious questions about abuse of power.
Committee chairman Jonas Andersen Sayed stated in a press release that "the revelations in connection with the Epstein documents raise serious questions about abuse of power." He added, "It's about trust in the entire system. Therefore, it's right to go thoroughly into this."
The investigation comes amid ongoing international scrutiny of Epstein's global network following the release of court documents related to his case. The Norwegian parliamentary committee's decision to question top government officials indicates the seriousness with which Norwegian authorities are treating the matter.
It's about trust in the entire system. Therefore, it's right to go thoroughly into this.