Norwegian legal experts have called into question the participation of Norwegian troops in the EU battle groups.
With the backing of the Social Democrat opposition party, there is now a majority in the Oslo Parliament to commit 150 troops to EU forces, but leading legal experts have raised doubts as to whether such participation would conflict with the Norwegian constitution.
"To put Norwegian forces at foreign command is in conflict with the Constitution", said Professor Ståle Es...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.