Donald Trump with advice to the UK on oil extraction in the North Sea
The former US president, Donald Trump, has issued a call to the UK's new prime minister. He believes the country should invest more in oil extraction in the North Sea to strengthen its economy.
In an interview, Trump stated that he has advised the British leadership to open up for more activity in the sea areas. He claims that this would make the UK a wealthy country, and compared the situation to Norway's economic success.
Trump also made a comment regarding Norway in this context. He suggested that the UK does not need to pay Norway for energy if they extract more oil themselves. This has drawn attention to how energy policy in the North Sea could affect the relationship between the countries.
Oil and gas extraction in the North Sea is an important topic for both Norway and the UK. While Norway has been a major exporter of energy for many years, other countries are closely monitoring how the resources in the sea will be managed in the future.
It is currently unclear how the British government will react to the statement from Trump. The discussion about energy, the economy, and the environment is central in many European countries, and the case shows how international voices can influence the debate on Norwegian energy policy.