The Standing Committee on Family and Culture has considered a private member's bill from Haagen Poppe and Anna Molberg seeking greater openness and democracy in the cultural sector. The proposal asks the government to examine how to increase transparency in the Arts Council's decision-making processes and explore Nordic representation on its expert panels. The committee majority recommends rejecting the proposal, while the Progress Party and Conservative Party minorities support partial changes to current practice.
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The Storting asks the government to examine and present proposals for how members from other Nordic countries could participate in the Arts Council's expert committees, and whether Nordic cooperation in this field could be established.
The Storting asks the government to examine and implement measures to increase transparency in the Arts Council's decision-making processes, such as through open and streamed meetings.
Document 8:87 S (2025–2026) – Private member's bill from Haagen Poppe and Anna Molberg on increased openness and democracy in the cultural sector – is not approved.