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Labour committee proposes budget for social spending in 2026
The Standing Committee on Labour and Social Affairs has submitted budget proposals for 2026 under the government's spending framework for employment, pensions, welfare and social services. The net spending cap for this area has been set at 710.6 billion kroner, based on the government bill and the budget agreement the Støre government reached with the Centre Party, Socialist Left Party, Red Party and Green Party. Committee members have raised various concerns about labour market policy, the pension system, welfare schemes and social services.