BREAKING: Norway Prepares for Possible Conflict, Warns Property Could Be Requisitioned in Wartime
Norway has begun formally warning citizens that their homes, vehicles, boats, and other privately owned assets could be taken for military use if a war breaks out with Russia.
The Norwegian Armed Forces have sent thousands of official letters to owners of buildings, transport vehicles, vessels, and specialized equipment, informing them their property may be requisitioned during a national emergency. Around 13,500 advance notices are scheduled for 2026 under what officials call a “preparatory requisitions” program.
The program does not affect ownership during peacetime. Instead, it gives early legal notice so the military can rapidly access critical civilian resources if a major security crisis occurs.
Norway’s defense authorities say the country is facing its most serious security environment since World War II, driven largely by heightened tensions with Russia and instability in the Arctic region.
With a direct border with Russia and a strategic position inside NATO’s northern defenses, Norway is strengthening both military and civilian readiness to ensure it can respond quickly if conflict emerges.
The move highlights how European nations are quietly shifting from deterrence to preparedness as geopolitical risks continue to rise.
Source: The Telegraph / AFP
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