Office of the Prime Minister

The Prime Minister's New Year Address 2026

Speech/statement 01/01/2026

'While Norway is not immune to the risks emerging in a more insecure and unpredictable world, we have a high level of resilience: Norway is a safe country. With a robust economy. With a high degree of social equality. Equal opportunities for all throughout the country. A high level of trust between people. And, as last year so clearly showed: we have a vibrant democracy,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with the Nobel Peace Prize Laurate Maria Corina Machado

'I think this year's prize has a special significance by the very strong emphasis of the link between a democracy – and the way to freedom and peace. Not only between nations, but within a nation,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Prime Minister Støre met with Prime Minister Starmer at 10 Downing Street

News story 04/12/2025

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited London for talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street.

‘An important arena for cooperation in a more polarised world’

News story 22/11/2025

This weekend, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is participating in the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, where leaders of the world’s major economies will meet to discuss global challenges.