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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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 Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad has been visiting the government quarter in Oslo. He placed a bouquet of flowers at the government high-rise building and presented Minister Rigmor Aasrud with a figure in remembrance of the victims of the
Norway condemns the sentencing of the prominent Belarusian human rights defender Ales Bialiatski. “There are strong indications that the judgment is politically motivated,” Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre commented.
The Ministry of Finance’s advisory panel on macroeconomic models and methods was established in May 2011. The panel shall advise on topics relevant to the Ministry’s work on macroeconomic issues.
The ministers of fisheries in Norway, Sweden and Denmark have today in Stockholm signed a joint declaration forbidding discards of fish in the waters of Skagerrak. “A ban on discards in Skagerrak marks a milestone in our efforts to ensure
The largest owners of Eksportfinans ASA aim to wind down the company in an orderly manner in order to preserve the interests of all stakeholders. In our capacity as shareholders, we presently view the company’s financial status, liquidity position
Today a mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) presented its views on the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy. The mission is in Oslo as part of its article IV-consultation with Norway.
“This UN resolution throws into sharp relief the use of force against protesters that we are seeing in a number of countries. It strengthens our hand when we seek to make governments accountable for violence against peaceful protesters,” said
“Norway deplores the way the Egyptian security forces have handled the popular protests in recent days and deeply regrets that a large number of protesters have been killed and wounded,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
In the wake of the financial crisis of 2008, comprehensive international efforts were made to strengthen the solidity of financial institutions, and the rules for large exposures of credit institutions have been tightened. This means that
“The Government intends to establish a state-funded scheme for export credit financing for the Norwegian export industry. The purpose is to provide financing that will ensure competitive conditions for Norwegian exporters,” says Prime Minister Jens
Today Statoil has entered into a long-term gas sales agreement with the British company Centrica. “This is a very important agreement that will provide revenue and jobs for the Norwegian oil and gas industry. It will ensure long-term cooperation
- Nature should never be merely prized for its economic value — we all know it is worth far more than that. But in a world of competing demands and limited resources, it can play its part in tipping decisions in favour of conservation rather than
“In the white paper on the High North, the Government sets out ambitious goals for Norway’s efforts in the High North over the next 20-30 years. The main focus of the white paper is on foreign policy, but emphasis is also placed on how the High
“The Government intends to establish a state-funded scheme for export credit financing for the Norwegian export industry. The purpose is to provide financing that will ensure competitive conditions for Norwegian exporters,” says Prime Minister Jens
The Ministry of Finance today presents a proposition to the Storting (Parliament) concerning authorisation for central government borrowing in 2012.
In today’s session of the Council of State the King has appointed Mr. Torgeir Larsen (44), ambassador, Madrid, as state secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.
- We all agree that our cooperation should be mutually rewarding with a focus on an improved operational out-put and cost-effectiveness.
The Nordic ministers met today on 15 November and have confirmed their commitment to the Nordic cooperation as a broad, flexible and effective cooperation.
Spain and Norway are to cooperate on research and development in the field of renewable energy, through the EEA and Norway Grants, with a particular focus on hydropower, solar power, wind power and wave power.
Norwegian minister Rigmor Aasrud wants to get more knowledge about how the country’s public administration is handling the risk of corruption. The Ministry of government administration, reform and church affairs is appropriating means for an