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Norwegian finance minister blames EU energy policy for government collapse

The article from MSN discusses the collapse of Norway's center-left government, attributing it to the European Union's energy policy. Norwegian Finance Minister Trygve Slagsvold Vedum criticized the EU's energy policies, particularly the Green Deal, for causing economic strain on Norway due to increased energy prices and regulatory burdens. The government fell after failing to pass a budget that would have increased taxes on salmon farming, a significant industry in Norway, which was seen as a response to the economic pressures from EU policies. Vedum argued that these policies not only affect Norway's economy but also its political stability, leading to the government's downfall. This situation highlights the broader implications of EU environmental regulations on non-EU countries like Norway, which, despite not being a member, is closely tied to the EU through the European Economic Area (EEA) agreement.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/norwegian-finance-minister-blames-eu-energy-policy-for-government-collapse/ar-AA1y8vk4 ]