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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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In the new white paper on direct ownership in state-owned enterprises the Government asks for consent to reduce state ownership in several companies.
“The free trade agreement will promote greater economic cooperation between Norway and Colombia,” says Minister of Trade and Industry Monica Mæland.
In the forthcoming white paper concerning direct state ownership in enterprises, the Government will announce that it will propose to the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament) the flexibility to reduce the state’s ownership in Telenor ASA and
“I condemn the coup against the legally elected Government of Mali and President Touré. The armed forces must return power to the legitimate authorities as soon as possible,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The government is very concerned about how the arrest of the prominent opposition politician Kizza Besigye will affect political developments in Uganda, said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. (06.12)
The Ministry has invited the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to observe the parliamentary election this autumn.
"The global fight against trafficking in human beings requires our urgent attention,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in his statement at the OSCE Ministerial Council in Ljubljana on 6 December. He underscored that this is one of the most
The Netherlands and Norway signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in The Hague on Wednesday 24 April 2013. It was signed by Director of the Defence Materiel Organization, Lex Hendrichs (the Netherlands) and National Armaments Director Morten
The Cabinet meeting today set Monday, 9 September 2013 as the date for the 2013 parliamentary (Storting) election and the Sami parliament election.
For the first time ever, Norway’s aid budget exceeds NOK 30 billion. Equitable distribution of resources and opportunities, green energy and gender equality are major priority areas in the proposed development assistance budget for 2013.
Increased border protection for selected products is essential to Norwegian food production. Changes are fully consistent with Norway’s international commitments. Change to “ad valorem” duties for only one out of six import cheeses. No price hikes
“The municipalities will have NOK 400 billion available in 2013, more than NOK 300 billion of which are not earmarked. This will provide citizens with even more safe and sound day-to-day services,” says Minister Liv Signe Navarsete.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) carries out regular reviews of member countries’ trade policies. This week the focus is on Norway. Norway has received close to 300 written comments and specific questions from other WTO member countries.
Norway is now stepping up the fight and have produced new guidelines setting out what the Foreign Service can do to promote abolition of the death penalty.
For 20 years, the research vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen has provided support for surveys of the fish resources off the coasts of more than 60 poor countries. The Government is now allocating around NOK 440 million to procure a new research vessel to
The Government has proposed allocating NOK 140 million to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to strengthen security at the diplomatic and consular missions as well as at the Ministry in Oslo.
«The municipalities have almost NOK 5 billion more available due to higher tax revenues, providing the opportunity for more good and safe day-to-day services for citizens,» says Minister Liv Signe Navarsete.
The Arctic was the focus of attention when NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and the North Atlantic Council visited North Norway on 6-7 May.
“I am concerned by reports that lawfully elected political leaders are being detained and arrested in Egypt. I am also concerned about the reported crackdown on TV stations and journalists. I urge all parties to show restraint, respect democratic
Today the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is announcing the 22nd licensing round, which includes 86 blocks or parts of blocks in the Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea. These include 72 blocks in the Barents Sea and 14 blocks in the Norwegian Sea. The