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Arctic Strategy

The Norwegian Government presented on 21 April a new Arctic Strategy. An English short version of the strategy is now available.

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.

Grants

A large proportion of the grants are awarded to development projects, but support is also provided to projects in key foreign policy areas such as security, Arctic issues, EU/EEA affairs, cultural cooperation, and public diplomacy. You can find

Forms from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Here you can download forms and questionnaires to fill in and/or print.

NOU 2017: 13 - New central bank act

Regulations on impact assessments

Established by Royal Decree of 21 June 2017 pursuant to Act of 27 June 2008 no. 71 relating to the Planning and the Processing of Building Applications (the Planning and Building Act) sections 1-2, 4-2, 14-6 and 32-8a. The EEA Agreement Annex XX no.

Climate Change Act

The purpose of this Act is to promote the implementation of Norway’s climate targets as part of its process of transformation to a low-emission society by 2050.

Read act at lovdata.no

Meld. St. 41 (2016–2017) - Norway’s Climate Strategy for 2030: a transformational approach within a European cooperation framework

Meld. St. 41 (2016–2017) Report to the Storting (white paper)

The Norwegian Government is working towards joint fulfilment of its Paris commitment together with the European Union (EU). Joint fulfilment will make it possible to achieve the 2030 reduction target for emissions that fall outside the scope of the

War Graves

The graves of foreign soldiers and prisoners of war from the First and Second World Wars are to be preserved and maintained. The overall responsibility for this lies with the Ministry of Culture and Equality.

Meld. St. 38 (2016–2017) - Cyber Security

A joint responsibility

This white paper presents the Norwegian Government’s cyber security policy. It provides an overview of the status of the follow-up of the The Digital Vulnerability Committee’s recommendations. In addition, it presents areas that the Government

Illicit trade in cultural artefacts

Stronger together: How can the Nordics join forces to stop the illegal import and export of cultural objects?

Ministry of Health and Care Services

The Ministry of Health and Care Services (HOD) is responsible for providing good and equal health and care services for the population of Norway. The ministry directs these services by means of a comprehensive legislation, annual budgetary

Sectoral Programme for Culture - The Norwegian Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers 2017

Norway has adopted three cross-sectoral priorities for the Norwegian Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2017: the Nordic Region in Transition, the Nordic Region in Europe and the Nordic Region in the World.

Meld. St. 36 (2016–2017) - Setting the course for Norwegian foreign and security policy

This white paper presents the Government's views on the course Norway should follow to be as well equipped as possible to meet today's challenging security situation. The Government will intensify European cooperation and redouble its efforts in

Norway - Candidate to The World Heritage Comittee 2017

Culture-nature, integrated approach, generations, future, community, cooperation, pride, sustainability, credibility

Future acquisitions for the Norwegian Defence Sector 2017-2025 (not last version)

This document gives an overview of future acquisitions for the Norwegian Defence Sector in the period 2017 - 2025.

Letter of formal notice to Norway concerning posting of workers – status report

The social partners are currently working to find solutions on coverage of costs for travel, board and lodging in the regulations on general application of collective agreements. The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has informed the Authority

Act relating to Children and Parents (the Children Act)

Act relating to Children and Parents.

Reindeer husbandry

Reindeer husbandry is a small industry on a national scale, but in Saami and local communities it is of great importance for the economy, employment and culture. The aim is to ensure that the Reindeer trade in Norway is ecologically, economically

Meld. St. 33 (2016–2017) - National Transport Plan 2018–2029