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Key Figures 2015: Overview and rates of direct and indirect taxes

Key figures for the Norwegian economy, main figures of the Fiscal Budget and rates of direct and indirect taxes.

Guide to gender equality assessment and discussion in ministry budget propositions

Guide to gender equality assessment and discussion in ministry budget propositions(pdf 422 kb)

Press centre

Welcome to the press center of the Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance. On this page, we aim to accommodate easy and quick access to relevant information for the press and media.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s speech at the D-Day 80 years commemoration

´Today, we pay homage not only to bravery and courage. We pay homage to values, principles, attitudes - to what we believe in. The soldiers who landed on these beaches fought for their countries’ freedom. They fought for democratic rule, against

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Hermanville-sur-Mer, France

Recommendation of August 14, 2008, on exclusion of the company Barrick Gold Corporation

The company is recommended for exclusion due to an unacceptable risk of contributing to ongoing and future severe environmental damage. Please find the recommendation here.

Revised National Budget: Waiting times to be reduced – the government strengthens hospitals with NOK 2 billion

The government wants to reverse the trend and reduce hospital waiting times. This is why it is proposing total additional funding of NOK 2 billion for hospitals in its revised national budget.

Legal framework

The Constitution has a number of provisions relating to parliamentary elections. More detailed provisions relating to the conduct of elections, are to be found in the Representation of the People Act 2002 (Election Act). In addition we have Election

Fifth Norwegian Action Plan Open Government Partnership (OGP)

Facilitating an open administration is a central priority for the Norwegian government. All citi-zens should be able to access information on how governments and municipalities work. Open government holds decision-makers accountable, it provides

Summit on Peace in Ukraine

This weekend, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is taking part in an international summit on peace in Ukraine. Participants will include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders representing some 90 other countries.

Adoption

An adoption order may only be issued when it can be assumed that adoption is in the best interests of the child. The fundamental condition of the child's best interests applies to all forms of adoption.

State ownership

The state is an extensive owner of companies in Norway. The state has direct ownership, managed through the ministries, in 69 companies.

Emil Stang's First Government

Conservative Party (H)

Gunnar Knudsen's First Government

Liberal Party (V)

Meeting between Prime Minister Støre and President Sánchez on the war in Gaza

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President of the Government of Spain Pedro Sánchez met on Friday to discuss a range of issues including the war in Gaza.

Sea transport and coastal management

A well developed and functioning maritime infrastructure is a key factor in the effective maritime transport of goods and passengers, wealth creation and sustaining and developing the coastal populations. A declared national objective is to transfer

Ukraine

Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022. On this page you will find information from the Norwegian Government about the war in Ukraine.

Electricity

A reliable supply of electricity is crucial in modern society. In business and industry, the public service sector and households, reliable access to electricity is a matter of course.

Renewable Energy

State ownership in numbers: companies in Category 1

For companies in Category 1 the State’s goal as an owner is the highest possible return over time in a sustainable manner.