Norwegian government criticised over schedule for new energy measures
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- 18 Aug 2022
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The government on Monday announced a schedule for energy measures after opposition parties threatened to call parliament to an emergency session if Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s administration did not address the situation.
The plan announced Monday means any changes aimed at easing the energy situation will not be in place until after parliament returns to session at the beginning of October, newspaper VG reports.
Parliament is in recess until the first working day in October, but escalating energy prices have led to several parties calling for urgent action.
In a letter submitted to parliament, the government said that “in close cooperation with partners in the business sector, the government is working to find suitable measures that can alleviate challenges met by parts of the business sector due to high energy prices”.
No specific schedule was given for new measures, but support for households and supply security are other areas being assessed, broadcaster NRK writes.
Changes to current measures for households could see maximum compensation for energy bills increased from 80 percent to 90 percent in September, a month earlier than planned, VG writes. Read More…
