Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
In the Historical archive you will find information from previous governments such as press releases, news and speeches from previous government periods. You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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The Office of the Prime Minister has today appointed Ms. Mathilde Tybring-Gjedde, student and member of Oslo City Council, as political adviser to Minister of Education and Research Torbjørn Røe Isaksen, during state secretary Magnus Thue’s leave of
‘The economic restructuring of the Nordic region, the challenges faced by Europe, and international developments remind us of the importance of our shared values, our unity, and our solidarity. Strategic Nordic cooperation is crucial,’ said
Information on the proposal to remove the exemption of road tax on biodiesel.
- A cultural or academic boycott of Israeli or other educational establishments is not part of Norwegian policy, said Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mrs. Tora Aasland, in her answer to the Parliament today.
The Office of the Prime Minister has from 23 November appointed Ms. Sigrid Brattabø Handegard (45), mayor, Jondal, as political adviser to Minister of Transport and Communications Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa.
Brussels, 13 November 2009 - Policy-makers who factor the planet’s multi-trillion dollar ecosystem services into their national and international investment strategies are likely to see far higher rates of return and stronger economic growth in the
Trond Giske fears that governmental emergency plans may destroy the free competition in the shipbuilding industry. Today, he discussed the issue with Nelia Kroes who is responsible for competition policy in the European Commission.
The government’s proposed cultural budget for 2017 totals NOK 13.5 billion and has three primary focus areas: cultural and creative industries, cultural heritage and broadening the funding base for arts and culture.
The government is earmarking NOK 50 million for the upgrading of museum facilities and churches.
The government is continuing its efforts to secure wider funding for the cultural sector, with the aim of strengthening cultural life and reinforcing the sector’s financial base. The government has proposed an increase of NOK 5 million in support
'The Government's proposed aid budget for 2017 amounts to 1 % of Norway's GNI and sets out a historic level of funding in many areas. The present Government has doubled support for education, increased humanitarian aid by 50 %, and increased funding
The Government is delivering on its promise to double support for global education. 'We propose a record high allocation of NOK 3.4 billion for aid for education in 2017. There are 263 million children and young people who do not go to school
'The Government proposes an allocation of more than NOK 3 billion to global health in next year's budget. This will mean that, in the current parliamentary term, we will have increased our funding for this area by NOK 600 million. Our direct support
'The refugee crisis and large-scale humanitarian crises arising from conflicts, wars and terrorism have meant that we have had to increase our focus on fragile states and regions. Conflicts, wars and terrorism have catastrophic consequences for
'The humanitarian crisis in parts of Nigeria and the areas around Lake Chad is having a severe impact on an already impoverished population. The Government is now increasing its aid to the region by NOK 20 million,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs
Statement from Linda Hofstad Helleland, Minister of Culture:
The Government proposes to grant 360 million Norwegian kroner for the continued planning of a full-scale CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) demonstration facility in Norway. The Government also proposes continued operations at the Technology Centre
‘I am pleased that the Security Council has recommended the appointment of António Guterres as the next UN Secretary-General. He is highly qualified and has the personal qualities needed to head the UN in a world where more and more people are being
‘I would like to congratulate this year’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos,’ said Prime Minister Erna Solberg.