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White papers

White papers (Meld.St.) are drawn up when the Government wishes to present matters to the Storting that do not require a decision. White papers tend to be in the form of a report to the Storting on the work carried out in a particular field and

The economy

In the Government, it is the Minister of Finance’s responsibility to draw up and coordinate economic policy. The Ministry of Finance acts as the secretariat for the Minister of Finance. It is the political authorities - the Government and the

Reports, plans and strategies

Here you can find selected reports, plans and strategies from the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministries.

Guidelines and brochures

Here, you can find guidelines and brochures published by the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministries.

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News and press releases

Latest news from the Ministries and the Office of the Prime Minister can be found here.

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The Government

The term "government" is used in everyday language in two senses: One is the Prime Minister and the ministers gathered for meetings as the Council of State, presided over by the King, and the other is the ministers gathered for government

The Antarctic

The Antarctic contains some of the last vast undisturbed areas of nature in the world. Plants, animals, ecosystems and cultural heritage in the Antarctic face an unrelenting growing pressure from traffic, environmental toxins and climate change. The

An Illustrated Guide Inside the Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance has its offices in the old government building situated in Akersgata 40 in the capitol of Norway, Oslo.

The main features of the Norwegian electoral system

The Norwegian electoral system is based on the principles of direct election and proportional representation in multi-member electoral divisions.

Sami cultural policy

The Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation has overall responsibility for the coordination of national Sami policy. The Ministry of Culture and Equality has sectoral responsibility for Sami art and culture.

Sources "Norway's Governments since 1814"

The register of Norwegian governments since 1814 is based on earlier publications, primarily Jan Debes' "Det norske statsråd 1814-1949", published in 1950.

Secretary to Norway's Council of State

The office as Secretary to the Norwegian Council of State and chief of the Council of State Secretariat is the continuation of the office as Secretary to the Regency in 1814 and as State Secretary 1814-1925. The task has since 1969 ben handeled by

Sport facilities

Information of VAT compensation for the construction of sports facilities and gaming funds for Equipment.

Tobacco

Learn more about Tobacco Control

Norwegian Government Secretariats

For details on this we refer to the chapters "Norway's Council of State after the Dissolution of the Danish-Norwegian Realm 1814", "Norway's Council of State during the Union with Sweden 1814-1905" and "Norway's Council of State during and after the

OG21 – Oil and gas in the 21st century

The national technology strategy for the oil- and gas sector OG21 was established in 2001. It is organised by way of a board appointed by the Minister of Petroleum and Energy and a secretariat. OG21 is to enhance value creation on the Norwegian

Energi21 – National strategy for research and development of new energy technology

Energi21 is the Norwegian strategy for research, development and commercialisation of new climate friendly energy technologies. Established in 2008 it focuses on enhanced value creation and efficient use of resources in the sector by putting efforts

International cooperation within energy and petroleum research

Participation in international R&D cooperation in the field of energy and petroleum has a high priority and is an important supplement to Norwegian national research. Norway participates primarily in co-operation activities within the EU, through