JUST IN: Political fallout spreads across Europe as new Epstein documents trigger high-profile resignations. Officials from Norway to Slovakia have stepped down amid revelations of alleged ties to the convicted sex offender.

Political fallout spreads across Europe as new Epstein documents trigger high-profile resignations. Officials from Norway to Slovakia have stepped down amid revelations of alleged ties to the convicted sex offender.

**Political Fallout Spreads Across Europe as New Epstein Documents Trigger High-Profile Resignations**

A fresh release of court documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has sent shockwaves through European politics, prompting a series of high-profile resignations from Norway to Slovakia. The disclosures, made public as part of ongoing civil litigation in the United States, reportedly include previously undisclosed communications and travel records that reference several European political figures.

In Norway, a senior cabinet minister stepped down late Tuesday after local media reported that their name appeared in flight logs and correspondence connected to Epstein’s associates. While the official denied any wrongdoing and described the contact as “brief and incidental,” the prime minister said the resignation was necessary to preserve public trust.

Similar developments unfolded in Central Europe, where a Slovak deputy speaker resigned following allegations that he attended social events in the early 2000s at properties later identified as linked to Epstein’s network. The lawmaker stated that he had “no knowledge of any criminal activity” at the time but acknowledged that continued scrutiny would be a distraction to parliament.

Governments across the continent have moved quickly to contain the political damage. Ethics committees in several national legislatures have announced internal reviews, and opposition parties are calling for greater transparency regarding past associations with Epstein and his circle. Analysts say the fallout underscores the enduring global ramifications of the Epstein case, years after his 2019 death in U.S. custody.

While none of the European officials who resigned have been charged with crimes, the reputational consequences have been immediate. The unfolding controversy is likely to intensify debate over political accountability and the due diligence expected of public figures in their personal and professional networks.