Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg was punished a fine of 20 thousand. kroner for non-compliance with regulations on preventing the spread of Covid-19.
The case has been thoroughly investigated.
Chief of Police Ole Bredrup Sæverud of the South East Police District presented a report on the facts and regulations against which the situation had been assessed.
In the days leading up to the last weekend of February, Solberg traveled with her husband and several other family members to Geilo. On Friday, February 26, they had dinner together at Hallingstuene. Practical arrangements for all guests were made by Solberg's husband, but the investigation made it clear that Solberg was involved in the decision to dine out, knew how many people to attend, and chose a restaurant to reserve a table for. However, due to unforeseen last-minute events, Solberg herself did not attend this dinner. A total of 13 people took part in it, they came from different households and sat in a separate room of the restaurant. In addition, no information has emerged that this was done in a manner that did not prevent infection.
On Saturday evening, the family ate dinner together again, this time in the apartment rented by Solberg and her husband. A total of 14 people attended the dinner people from different households, including Solberg herself.
So here we come to conclusions.
As for Solberg and her husband, the investigation revealed that she was involved in the decision-making of the Friday event and parts of the planning, while he performed most of the hands-on tasks. It is assumed that they both played roles that naturally fall under the concept of organizer, as it is naturally understood, and that they both carried out or contributed to the conduct of the event in this way. As explained in the case against restoration, the resolution of such a violation would be primarily an indication and not a penalty.
While the law is the same for everyone, not everyone is the same, Police Chief Ole B. Sæverud said
On Erna Solberg's part, it is assumed that she was involved in the decision to have the dinner, including the choice of restaurant, but she herself was not involved. These acts also would not normally result in punishment unless special considerations require it. As mentioned, punishment is considered appropriate when serious incidents occur violations or when failure to respond may have negative consequences for compliance with infection control measures. Although the law is the same for everyone, not everyone is the same. Solberg is the most important shop steward in the country and has repeatedly overtaken government decisions regarding measures to counter the pandemic. Therefore, it is believed that a punitive response should be made to maintain public confidence in infection control policies.
Last Friday it was announced that Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg will be fined 20. crowns
Police concluded that both Erna Solberg had breached the rules and was punished.
- Repeatedly advocated government decisions on pandemic countermeasures. Therefore, it is believed that a punishment should be followed to maintain public confidence in the infection control rules, Sæverud said.
Regardless of the results of the investigation, Solberg has already apologized for the meetings held within two days and admitted that she did not have sufficient knowledge of the rules.
- I, who stand every day and tell the Norwegians about fighting infection, should know the rules better ... said Solberg
