Norwegian politicians are no strangers to challenges, but they are about to embark on an exercise unlike any they’ve seen before.
Upon presenting the state budget this week, Jens Stoltenberg did not receive the chorus of applause one might expect. Instead, he faced a torrent of criticism—remarkably, even from those allies within the Labor Party who now hold sway in the Storting.
The climate is tense as Norway grapples with significant challenges ahead. The documents accompanying the budget reveal a landscape filled with tough choices that future politicians will undoubtedly confront.
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