Norwegian PM Støre Defends Tax Cuts Favoring High Earners Amid Coalition Criticism

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre defends a tax profile that makes work slightly more attractive, acknowledging that the highest earners will receive the largest tax cuts. Coalition partners have reacted critically to the distributional impact, creating internal tension. The policy signals a shift toward supply-side incentives, but its political viability is uncertain given coalition discord.