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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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 Government has proposed allocation of about NOK 2.7 billion to local and regional policy measures in 2013. Since 2005, the red-green coalition Government has allocated about NOK 20 billion to local and regional development.
“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.
«Everyone in Norway should live safely and well. The Government will therefore set aside about NOK 24 billion to loans and subsidies for various housing measures and housing support in 2013,» says the Minister of Local Government and Regional
«The Government will facilitate a simpler and more efficient building application process. We must ensure that the quality of new buildings improves and that we raise the expertise in the construction industry,» says Minister of Local Government and
«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.
Deputy Director General Dagfinn Sørli gave this closing statement at Norway's Sixth Trade Policy Review in Geneva 9-11 October.
“… my Government is now preparing a white paper to the Storting on culture in foreign policy. And I invite those of you here tonight to contribute your ideas and comments”, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide said in his opening address
More than 25,000 seed samples from 17 different countries will arrive in Svalbard this week. This latest seed shipment from Brazil, Burundi, Chile, Mali and Mongolia, among other countries, brings the total number of seed types in the Svalbard
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.
The International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) has developed an international guiding standard for organisations’ social responsibility, ISO 26000.
The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are recommendations by OECD member governments to multinational enterprises with international operations, which promote sustainable development through responsible management, trade and investment.
The 2013 National Budget estimates that the State’s net cash flow from petroleum activities will total almost NOK 391 billion in 2012. Direct and indirect taxes account for about NOK 233 billion of this amount. The State’s Direct Financial Interests
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.
A new ice-class research vessel, the development of the monitoring and information system BarentsWatch and a new technology building at the University of Tromsø are among the areas of Norway’s High North policy that are to be given priority in 2013.
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.
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
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 Government proposes an additional allocation of NOK 650 million to significantly step up Norway’s efforts in the area of maternal and child health.
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.