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Norway's new Strategy for Norwegian Engagement with African Countries
What will be the key issues for Norway in our Africa policy in the coming years?
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Future Norway Needs New Solutions and More People Working
The government has today presented the report on Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2024, which discusses the main challenges for the Norwegian economy towards 2060. In this report, the government has set a goal to increase the share of employed individuals in the age group 20-64 from 80.5 per cent in 2023 to 82 per cent in 2030, with a further increase to 83 per cent by 2035.
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‘Consequential for our relationship with the Netanyahu government’
‘Today, we were informed by the Netanyahu government that they will no longer facilitate Norwegian diplomats’ work in Palestine. This is an extreme action that first and foremost affects our ability to help the Palestinian population. It shows once again that the Netanyahu government is actively working against a two-state solution', said Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide.
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Attack on Ukraine
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022. On this page you will find content about the war in Ukraine and its consequences for Norway.