Norway's Økokrim police informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 5, 2026, that they wish to open an investigation against former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland, based on information in the Epstein papers, prompting Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide to address the lifting of immunity, according to an official statement released during the reporting window from 6:46:30 PM to 8:46:18 PM UTC. The statement from Foreign Minister Eide confirms Økokrim's request to initiate the probe into Jagland, linked directly to details emerging from the Jeffrey Epstein documents. This development occurred within the 1-hour-59-minute period ending at 8:46 PM UTC. No further details on the specific allegations, timeline for the investigation, or Jagland's response were provided in the ministry's statement during this window.
