Minister on the "greatest threat". "We must go back to the times of the Black Death"

Stoltenberg warned that Norway faces a demographic shift with a declining working-age population, impacting the economy. The labor force participation rate has stagnated, with an increasing number of people over 75, leading to higher demand for healthcare services. Norway is losing its position as a European employment leader, with only 80% of those aged 20-64 employed. More Norwegians need to enter the workforce, and current workers should increase their hours. Polish immigrants have historically helped fill labor shortages, but their numbers are now stagnating, with only a slight increase in recent years.