Norway is embroiled in a heated debate over its energy policies, particularly the role of international power cables.

Critics argue that these cables drive up domestic electricity prices, while proponents claim they enrich the nation by enabling energy exports.

Aksel Braanen Sterri, from the think tank Langsikt, suggests replacing the current electricity subsidy scheme with direct cash transfers or tax cuts for low-income households to promote fairness and efficiency.

Meanwhile, others, like Ingvild Kjerkol of the Labour Party, call for a pragmatic approach to European energy collaboration, emphasizing the need for more domestic power production and balanced export strategies.

The debate highlights tensions between ideology and practical solutions as Norway navigates its role in a volatile European energy market.