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EU AI Act: Transparency, security, and compliance updates

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Latest: EU lawmakers propose new civil liability rules for AI

The enforcement of the EU AI Act has entered a critical phase following the activation of Article 50 transparency obligations. These mandates require interactive AI systems, such as chatbots, to explicitly disclose their

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Norway smart glasses privacy and regulation debate

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Latest: Norway institutions implement bans on AI smart glasses

Norway is addressing privacy and security concerns regarding wearable technology, specifically smart glasses equipped with artificial intelligence, cameras, and microphones. In late August, Digitalization Minister Karia

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Norwegian education system reform debate

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Latest: Norway announces major school reforms to address declining PISA scores

Norway is experiencing a decline in basic educational proficiency, particularly in reading and mathematics. Conservative Party leader Ine Eriksen Søreide has characterized the state of primary education as ‘very serious,

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European firms continue share buy-backs

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Latest: DNB Bank and Gabriel Holding update share buy-back programmes

Throughout July and August 2026, European companies continued a trend of share buy-backs, particularly within the Scandinavian financial and industrial sectors. In the banking and financial sector, several Nordic institu

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Global trends in social media regulation for minors

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Latest: European Commission proposes EU Kids Act to regulate minor access to social media

The European Commission has advanced the ‘EU Kids Act,’ a legislative proposal designed to protect minors from digital risks like addictive design, harmful content, and exploitation. Formally introduced by President Ursu

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Fuel tax and price debates in Norway and Denmark

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Latest: Energy and fuel prices fluctuate across Denmark and Norway

Political discussions regarding fuel taxation and costs continue in Norway and Denmark. In Norway, the removal of the CO2 levy on diesel for coastal and offshore waters in April provided relief to the fishing industry, b

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Norway retirement and labor regulation debates

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Latest: Norway may increase retirement age starting in 2029

The Norwegian government has proposed a ‘slitertillegg’ (wear-and-tear supplement) to support individuals with long, physically demanding careers. This supplement, intended to provide approximately 34,000 NOK annually, w

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Economic perspectives on climate policy and energy

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Latest: Nicholas Stern warns on climate policy as Norway debates energy expansion

Economist Sir Nicholas Stern has provided reflections on the evolution of climate change economics, noting that while the transition to low-carbon technologies like renewables and electric vehicles has progressed faster

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Nordic sick‑leave policy reforms

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Latest: Norway sick leave rises to 6.7 percent amid record graded leave

In late July 2026, Swedish officials and commentators debated whether to retain the sick‑pay deduction (karensavdraget). They argued that its removal in the 1980s had led to some of Europe’s highest absenteeism rates, an

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