Norwegen weigert sich, als alleiniger Bürge für einen möglichen EU-Kredit an die Ukraine aufzutreten

Norway on Wednesday ruled out serving as the sole guarantor for a proposed European Union loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, though officials said Oslo may consider contributing depending on the final mechanism Brussels adopts.

Some Norwegian economists have argued that Norway, Western Europe’s largest oil and gas exporter, should act as guarantor for the loan, citing the country’s estimated €109 billion in extra revenue from soaring gas prices since the war began.

The idea has gained traction among several Norwegian and foreign politicians, diplomats, and commentators.

However, Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg dismissed suggestions that Norway could underwrite the entire loan.

“It would be wrong to rule out anything before we’ve even seen the proposal, but some ideas have circulated under which Norway would guarantee the entire amount… That is out of the question,” Stoltenberg told public broadcaster NRK from Brussels, where he was meeting European counterparts.

He added that Oslo’s potential involvement would depend on the EU’s final proposal, noting that “discussions are still ongoing within the Union.”

This news was as much an «we’re open to guaranteeing with others» as it was «we won’t guarantee all of this alone», so not as bad news as it’s made out to be.

If a few nations, perhaps Germany, the Netherlands, the UK or other Nordics participate, I’m sure Norway would be open to shoulder a sizeable chunk of it.

FUCK OFF EU!!!

Can someone flip the switch that turn off their lights?