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Norway's Democratic Integrity Questioned Amid Epstein Revelations

2/12/2026

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Norway faces renewed scrutiny of its democratic practices in light of the Epstein files.
Carl Henrik Knutsen, Professor of Political Science at the University of Oslo, discusses how these revelations could affect Norway's transparency and democratic integrity.
The country, long viewed as a model of democratic virtue, is now questioned about its attention to issues behind closed doors.
The situation raises concerns about the resilience of Norway's democratic institutions.

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Norway faces renewed scrutiny of its democratic practices in light of the Epstein files.
Carl Henrik Knutsen, Professor of Political Science at the University of Oslo, discusses how these revelations could affect Norway's transparency and democratic integrity.
The country, long viewed as a model of democratic virtue, is now questioned about its attention to issues behind closed doors.
The situation raises concerns about the resilience of Norway's democratic institutions.