The Most Important Point Drowned In a Stream of Money and Officers Comment: In May 2023, a proud and offensive leader of the Defense Commission presented their recommendations. However, the perhaps most important point was drowned in a stream of money, personnel, and ability to execute. The consequences reached far into the Armed Forces' long-term plan. We are paying for that today.
“EU Will Discuss Matters That Concerns Norway in Arenas We Are Not Invited” Arendal (High North News): With Sweden and Finland in NATO, Norway and Iceland will be the only two of the five Nordic NATO countries not to be EU members as well. "This may have consequences for Norway that we have not taken into account," believes Ine Eriksen Søreide, Leader of the Norwegian Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
The Norwegian Defense Commission: The Defense Capability Must Be Significantly Strengthened. Now! A united Nordic region in NATO leads to the increased strategic significance of the Kola Peninsula, believes the Norwegian Defense Commission. For the next 20 years, Norway and its allies must take into account the increasing Russian ability and willingness to threaten or use force in the north.
