Norwegian industry fears exclusion from 100B+ deals as Sweden, France move faster

Norwegian industry warns it risks being shut out of contracts worth at least 100 billion (likely NOK) due to slower project timelines compared to Sweden and France, which moved from agreement to construction in under six months. The concern centers on competitive disadvantage in major infrastructure or industrial deals, though specifics on the projects and sectors remain unclear. This matters as it signals potential erosion of Norway's industrial competitiveness in European procurement.