Norwegian politicians hope Epstein files inquiry will restore faith in democracy

Disgraced financier's links to politicians and civil servants as far back as 30 years ago to be examined

The Epstein files have shaken Norway's faith in democracy, the head of the Norwegian parliament's oversight committee has said, as a sprawling investigation into the connections between its foreign office and the late sex offender gets under way.

An independent commission to look into information brought to light by the Jeffrey Epstein documents released by the US Department of Justice was launched on Wednesday after the Norwegian parliament voted unanimously last month for it to be set up.