NOMedicineOverlooked from the right5 days ago

I think it's time-critical to build a bomb factory here.

A new large explosives factory is planned to be built in the popular outdoor area of Hurum in Asker. The Defence Department believes the Ukraine war makes it 'time-critical' to get the factory up and running. However, criticism has been raised against the government's rush to proceed with the project, with some arguing it undermines democratic processes by leaving little room for public influence.

En ny, stor sprengstoff-fabrikk skal bygges i dette populære friluftsområdet på Hurum i Asker.

Nå rettes det kraftig skyts mot regjeringens hastverk med å få fabrikken opp og stå.

Forsvarsdepartementet mener at Ukraina-krigen gjør det «tidskritisk» å få bygget en ekstra sprengstoff-fabrikk på Hurum. – Lite troverdig, mener SV.

Stine Barstad

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Vemund Sveen Finstad

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Publisert: 16.06.2026 20:48

Ved midnatt mandag gikk høringsfristen ut for planene om å bygge en ny, stor sprengstoff-fabrikk på Hurum i Asker ut.

Mange reagerer kraftig på hastverket i saken og mener det gir en udemokratisk prosess uten reell mulighet til å påvirke.

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Source document: Forsvarsdepartementet

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AftenpostenParty-aligned🔒Left5 days ago

I think it's time-critical to build a bomb factory here.

Bias read (Left): The article highlights criticism from the left-wing party SV, which calls the government's urgency 'unconvincing.' The framing emphasizes public concern over rushed decisions and lack of democratic input, suggesting skepticism toward the government’s motives. This aligns with a left-leaning critique

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