høringen
Høringen refers to a formal hearing or public consultation process used in Norwegian governance to gather input on proposed legislation, regulations, or administrative decisions. It is a structured step within the policy-making or regulatory process, intended to broaden participation, increase transparency, and improve the quality of final decisions.
The primary aim of høringen is to collect information, assess potential consequences, and identify diverse perspectives
A høring typically begins with the publication of a proposal and a defined consultation period during which
Participants commonly include government ministries and agencies, regional and local authorities, businesses and industry associations, non-governmental
The høring itself is generally advisory, producing input that informs subsequent decisions. Depending on the jurisdiction