MPs Erlend Larsen and Bård Ludvig Thorheim proposed a review of Norway's import protection regime to lower food prices and increase transparency in the food supply chain. The committee majority (Labour Party, Socialist Left Party, Centre Party, Red Party, Green Party, and Christian Democratic Party) rejected the proposal, arguing that import protection is fundamental to Norwegian agriculture, while the minority (Progress Party and Conservative Party) contend that adjustments would improve competition.
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The Storting calls on the government, in line with recommendations from the Competition Authority, to examine and propose adjustments to import protection to improve competition in the grocery market.
The Storting calls on the government to ensure the Competition Authority can conduct greater oversight of the agricultural sector, on equal footing with the rest of the food supply chain.
The Storting calls on the government to conduct and publish a comprehensive margin study of the entire grocery supply chain.
Document 8:58 S (2025–2026) – Private member's bill from MPs Erlend Larsen and Bård Ludvig Thorheim on reviewing import protection to lower food prices and ensure greater transparency in the food supply chain – is not adopted.