The Storting's presidium has proposed appointing an independent inquiry commission to investigate issues raised by the publication of Epstein documents. The commission will examine connections between Jeffrey Epstein and Norwegian politicians and officials, consequences for Norwegian interests, and practices within the foreign service, with a deadline of 31 January 2028.
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An inquiry commission is appointed to investigate issues raised by the publication of Epstein documents under the following mandate:
1. Background — On 17 March 2026, the Storting decided to appoint an inquiry commission to investigate issues raised by the publication of Epstein documents, in accordance with the Storting's rules of procedure § 19 and Committee Recommendation 160 S (2025–2026) from the Standing Committee on Scrutiny and Constitutional Affairs.
3. Purpose and scope of the inquiry — The commission's main task is to investigate issues and questions raised by the publication of Epstein documents. The purpose is to establish a clear factual foundation for understanding and learning, to strengthen the integrity and transparency of Norwegian authorities, and to improve the foreign service's effectiveness and strategic focus.
The commission's investigations shall include, at minimum, the following: relationships between Jeffrey Epstein and his network and current or former Norwegian politicians, officials, state employees, and others with connections to Norwegian authorities, including recipients of public funding.
Consequences for Norwegian interests and security, including whether connections, networks, or information sharing may have affected Norway's foreign policy priorities or created vulnerabilities to pressure or influence.
Norway's campaigns for leadership positions in international organisations.
Relations between Norwegian authorities and external organisations, foundations, and networks in which Norway has been engaged.
The allocation and use of development assistance and other public funding to international organisations.
Culture, practices, governance systems, and oversight mechanisms in the foreign service, including compliance with conflict-of-interest rules, archival procedures, and personnel security.
The commission determines the time period for its investigation based on what it deems relevant and appropriate, but the investigation shall cover the process leading to the Oslo Accords in 1993 and subsequent related matters.
8. Deadline — The commission shall begin its work as soon as possible and submit its final report to the Storting by 31 January 2028.
Commission membership: Amund Djuve (chair), Kjersti Buun Nygaard (vice chair), Hugo-A. B. Munthe Kaas, Pia Therese Jansen, Sunniva Engh, Axel Wernhoff, Toril Johansson