White papers

White papers (Meld.St.) are drawn up when the Government wishes to present matters to the Storting that do not require a decision. White papers tend to be in the form of a report to the Storting on the work carried out in a particular field and future policy. These documents, and the subsequent discussion of them in the Storting, often form the basis of a draft resolution or bill at a later stage.

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  • Meld. St. 37 (2014–2015) - Global security challenges in Norway’s foreign policy

    Terrorism, organised crime, piracy and cyber threats

    19/06/2015 Report to the Storting Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    This is the first white paper to take a coherent approach to global security challenges, security and development policy. The Government has chosen to focus on four areas: terrorism, organised crime, piracy and cyber threats. These all have serious

  • Meld. St. 32 (2014–2015) - Norwegian Interests and Policy in the Antarctic

    12/06/2015 Report to the Storting Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    This is the first time a Norwegian Government has presented a white paper that provides a complete overview of Norway's interests and policy in the Antarctic. Norwegian Antarctic policy is based on recognition of the need to maintain Norway's