Announcements
Drinks
30/1/2026 Rating announcement EN
Scope has assigned AA+ ratings with Stable Outlooks to Østfold County Municipality
Solid reserve buffers, conservative debt management and low exposure to contingent liabilities support the ratings. Challenges relate to sustained operating pressures, rising debt levels, limited budgetary flexibility and weakening demographic trends.
30/1/2026 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms the Kingdom of Norway’s AAA rating with Stable Outlook
Economic resilience, large sovereign wealth fund savings and strong macroeconomic governance are key credit strengths. High household debt, financial imbalances and the long-run economic transition represent challenges.