Prime Minister warns against fear following increased hybrid threats
Norwegian authorities are now reporting an increase in hybrid threats against the country. This includes everything from digital attacks and influence operations to potential sabotage against critical infrastructure. The situation is being closely monitored by security services, which assess the threat landscape as real and serious.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre emphasizes that it is important to take the situation seriously, but he simultaneously warns against letting fear take hold. He believes that we must not let the situation develop into "hysteria" among the population. It is a balancing act between being alert to threats and maintaining a normal social life.
Hybrid threats are often difficult to detect because they take place in the gray zone between peace and conflict. They can involve attempts to create discord in society or to weaken trust in Norwegian institutions. The authorities are therefore working actively to strengthen preparedness and ensure that essential services function as normal, regardless of external pressure.
The government is now encouraging the public to be critical of the information they encounter, especially in digital channels. At the same time, they emphasize that Norwegian society is robust. By keeping a cool head and following official information, we can best withstand attempts to create uncertainty.