“We say it’s enough, it’s the limit. We do this to modify the Norwegian electricity policy and create a dynamic where we can take measures that can give us lower and stable electricity prices in Norway, and that we must not give up more energy to The EU, ”said VEDUM.
The Labor Party said that it was possible to introduce parts of the package without affecting Norway’s sovereignty.
Since the discovery of northern sea oil in 1969, the abundant Norwegian energy resources have been the cornerstone of the transformation of the country into one of the richest nations in Europe.
The Norwegian government has played a central role in the management of this wealth. It holds a majority participation of 67% in Equinor, the National Oil Company, which generates significant profits during high price periods, which increases government dividends.