Bjørnar Moxnes and Seher Aydar have introduced proposals to modernize sections 25 and 26 of the Norwegian Constitution. The proposers seek to clarify that the country's armed forces cannot be used beyond the realm's borders without the Storting's consent, unless military action is urgently necessary for national defence. They also want to enshrine in the Constitution the government's obligation to consult the Storting before making major decisions on foreign and defence policy.
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These are the proposals in the document, not decisions. See the votes for the outcome.
Proposal A, Option 1: Section 25, paragraph 2 should read: The armed forces cannot be used beyond the realm's borders without the Storting's consent, unless military action is urgently necessary for national defence.
Proposal A, Option 2: Section 25, paragraph 2 should read: The armed forces cannot be placed in the service of foreign powers, and no foreign military forces, except auxiliary troops against enemy attack, may be allowed into the realm without the Storting's consent. Section 25, new paragraph 4 should read: The armed forces cannot be used beyond the realm's borders without the Storting's consent, unless military action is urgently necessary for national defence. Section 25, new paragraph 5 should read: The Crown has no right to use military force against the population without the authority of law.
Proposal A, Option 3: Section 25, new paragraph 4 should read: The armed forces cannot be used beyond the realm's borders without the Storting's consent, unless military action is urgently necessary for national defence.
Proposal B: Section 26, new paragraph 3 should read: The Crown shall consult the Storting or its bodies before major decisions are made on foreign and defence policy. These consultations may take place in confidence.