Oslo, Norway – Norway is preparing to launch a formal investigation into possible links between the Norwegian Foreign Ministry and Jeffrey Epstein, the late American financier convicted of sex crimes.
This move comes amid mounting political and media pressure in several European countries following the scandal,
which resurfaced after the release of a new batch of documents in the United States.
Last week, the US Department of Justice released a massive trove of new files related to
its investigation into Epstein, revealing a vast network of connections he had with politicians,
public figures, members of royal families, and wealthy individuals around the world.
This has triggered a wave of political repercussions in Europe,
while so far its impact has been limited within the United States.
Previous links with Epstein
In Norway, local media reported that a majority of parties represented in parliament are now leaning towards supporting
an independent inquiry focusing on the role of the Foreign Ministry and any potential contact with Epstein,
amid growing public debate about the nature and extent of these relationships.
Several prominent Norwegian figures are under scrutiny,
including Crown Princess Mette-Marit and former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Torbjørn Jagland,
who were already known to have had previous ties to Epstein.
However, newly released documents have provided additional details that have raised widespread public questions.
Calls for transparency and accountability
The repercussions are not limited to Norway. Other European countries are facing similar pressure.
In Britain, the controversy surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s appointment of Peter Mandelson,
known for his friendship with Epstein, as ambassador to Washington has cast a shadow over his future.
Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles, is also facing increasing calls to testify in the United States, having previously relinquished his royal titles.
In Slovakia, the prime minister’s national security advisor resigned following the revelation of his correspondence with Epstein,
while former French Culture Minister Jack Lang is under pressure to resign as president of the Arab World Institute.
These developments come at a time of growing calls for transparency and accountability across Europe,
with officials emphasizing that any potential investigation in Norway will aim to establish the facts
and protect the reputation of public institutions in one of the most controversial international scandals in recent years.
