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In Need of a Better Framework for Success

An evaluation of the Norwegian participation in the EU 6th Framework Programme (2003-2006) and the first part of the EU 7th Framework Programme (2007-2008).

Recommendation of October 22nd, 2009, on the exclusion of tobacco companies

The Council has recommended that the following companies be excluded from the Government Pension Fund Global: Alliance One International Inc., Altria Group Inc., British American Tobacco BHD, British American Tobacco Plc., Gudang Garam tbk pt.,

Review of the consequences for Norway of ratifying the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

On 8 February 2018, the Storting (Norwegian parliament) requested the Government to review the consequences for Norway of ratifying the recently adopted Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

Recommendation of February 13th, 2009, on inclusion of the company Thales SA

The company is no longer involved in production of cluster munitions and the grounds for excluding the company are therefore no longer valid. Please find the recommendation here.

Norway's National Plan related to the Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No. 269/2019 of 25 October 2019

Norway's nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement is to reduce our emissions by at least 40 per cent compared to 1990 levels by 2030. Norway will cooperate with Iceland and EU to fulfil their respective emission reduction targets

Implementation of the international covenant on civil and political rights

Recommendation of 21 June, 2012, on the exclusion of the company Volcan Compania Minera SAA

The Council on Ethics recommended to exclude the company in June 2012. Please find the Council's recommendation here. Please find the Ministry's press release about its decision to exclude the company here.

Recommendation of January 24th, 2013, on the exclusion of the companies Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc. and Huabao International Holdings Ltd.

The exclusion of the companies is recommended because of their involvement in the production of tobacco. Please find the recommendation here. (pdf)

Agreement between the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Innovation Norway

Meld. St. 20 (2019–2020) - Norway’s integrated ocean management plans — Barents Sea–Lofoten area; the Norwegian Sea; and the North Sea and Skagerrak

Report to the Storting (white paper)

Ole Richter

Meld. St. 24 (2020–2021) - The Government Pension Fund 2021

Chapter 1: Executive summary

NOU 2021: 7 - Reliable and simple estate agency services

Evaluation of the Estate Agency Act and proposals for forward-looking regulations

Prop. 1 LS (2021–2022) - Taxes 2022

Prop. 1 LS (2021–2022) Proposition to the Storting (bill and draft resolution) For the Fiscal Year 2022

Foreign Minister Eide talking with Palestine's Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh

'In a phone call with PM Shtayyeh, I expressed my deepest condolences for all civilians killed and injured over the last few weeks. Norway has called for de-escalating the conflict and humanitarian truce to protect and assist civilians in Gaza. I

UN Human Rights Council in Geneva renews the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders

A resolution put forward by Norway was adopted without a vote in the UN Human Rights Council today. ‘The Special Rapporteur plays a key part in international efforts to protect human rights defenders. I am therefore pleased that the UN Human Rights

APA 2023: Applicant for production licenses on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from 25 companies in connection with the announcement of APA 2023.

APA 2023 submitted for consultation: A continued responsible and long-term management of the oil and gas resources

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today sent a proposal for the announcement of the APA 2023 licensing round (Awards in Predefined Areas) on public consultation.