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Fundamental misinterpretation led to Norwegian legal scandal

It has been called Norway’s worst ever miscarriage of justice. Thousands of people were accused of cheating the benefits system when accepting unemployment allowance and other support while living abroad. It then turned out it was never illegal – as long as it happened within the EEA.

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The press conference where the NAV scandal went public

Anyone can watch the press conference (above) where the Minister for Employment and Social Inclusion Anniken Hauglie (right) explained about the new interpretation of which rules applied for those who take different welfare benefits with them to other EEA countries. Far left: Director of Public Prosecutions Tor-Aksel Busch. In the middle: head of NAV Sigrun Vågeng. Watch the press conference here.

EU law trumps national legislation

The EU regulation on social security determines which country's social security system covers individuals who move within the EU area. National legislation that comes into conflict with EU law is set aside. Regulation 883/2004 covers EU and EEA countries – i.e. Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway.

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