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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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 today’s session of the Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Astrid Nøklebye Heiberg from her office as state secretary to the Minister of Health and Care Services, Mr. Bent Høie.
Today, the Norwegian government presented a White Paper on energy policy - Power for change - an energy policy towards 2030. The main message is that security of supply, consequences for climate and economic growth must be considered together to
"Today, our thoughts turn to the people of Ecuador. My deepest condolences go to those who lost loved ones in the severe earthquake," says Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
‘I condemn the attack on a bus in Jerusalem yesterday. My sympathy goes to all the victims and to their families and loved ones,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
In order to gain more knowledge of how child welfare cases are handled, the Norwegian Board of Health Supervision has now been given the task of reviewing a large number of urgent child welfare cases and cases involving children being taken into
“Without a political process to resolve the conflict, strengthening Palestine’s economic sustainability is the most efficient way of defending the two-state solution,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. But this cannot substitute the
The government is seeking renewal of the subjects taught in schools to enable pupils to achieve more in-depth learning and better understanding. Greater focus will also be placed on the schools’ broad education and qualification mission within the
Based on economic, industrial and military assessments, the Norwegian Ministry of Defence has concluded that the French company Direction des Constructions Navales Services (DCNS) and the German company ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) are the
Prime Minister Erna Solberg will visit Singapore and South Korea from 12 to 16 April. Meetings with representatives of both Norwegian and Asian companies are on the programme for her visit. Restructuring and innovation will be key themes.
Norway is earmarking NOK 40 million for efforts to help people with disabilities and to combat sexual violence in humanitarian crises. 'Certain groups are more vulnerable than others in situations of war and conflict. Norway will intensify its
The following statement was issued jointly by the Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom and Norway.
‘The Government has presented a series of proposals to tighten Norway’s asylum rules, which we consider to be essential for ensuring a more sustainable asylum policy and for strengthening the border control. A strict but fair asylum policy is
The Ministers of Defense from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland will meet on 30.-31. of March 2016 at Frederiksberg Palace in Denmark.
The Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services proposes that people who want to change their legal gender, are no longer required to undergo medical treatment.
'It is two years today since Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea. Norway condemns Russia's continued occupation and illegal annexation of this part of Ukraine. Russia's actions constitute a serious violation of international law and a challenge to
The Norwegian Government proposes a 9.8% real terms defence budget increase for 2016, including a near doubling of funding for the F-35, a significant strengthening of the Intelligence Service and increased High North patrols.
The government’s overarching objective in the National Budget 2016 is to promote employment, activity and realignment. The budget contains proposals designed to boost Enova’s investment in energy and climate measures and the development of
This year, the Norwegian Government is presenting a budget for employment, activity and adjustment. The budget proposals stimulate, therefore, focus on climate and environmental technologies and new green workplaces. Simultaneously, focus will be on
Today the Government is presenting a budget for employment, activity and restructuring.
Investment in education is a prerequisite for a successful transition of the Norwegian economy. In the central government budget for 2016, the Government proposes a science initiative in primary schools, a continuation of the Promotion of Vocational