Norway is facing scrutiny over the escalating costs associated with rebuilding and securing its government quarter in Oslo following the 2011 terrorist attacks. A recent opinion piece has sparked debate regarding whether the state has overspent on protecting a limited number of buildings in the city center. The project, intended to enhance security, is now being questioned for its financial implications and potential inefficiencies. Critics argue that the substantial investment could be disproportionate to the actual threat level and that funds might have been better allocated elsewhere. The new government quarter has become a symbol of the high price of security in the wake of the attacks. This discussion highlights a tension between national security needs and responsible fiscal management. The debate centres on whether the current security measures represent good value for taxpayer money.