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Strengthens the Armed Forces and prioritizes daily preparedness and operations

The government's proposal for the defence budget for 2023 prioritizes the nation's security and preparedness, and shows solidarity in a troubled time. - The budget helps to keep our own population safe, both for today's threats and those that may

MFA - Budget proposal 2023: Giving priority to crisis response,  food security and climate change adaptation

The budget proposal for 2023 reflects the situation caused by the war in Ukraine. Areas to be given priority are humanitarian aid, efforts to combat hunger and climate change, and increased efforts to promote women’s rights. The Government has

The National Budget 2023: A budget for security and fair distribution

There is a war and an energy crisis in Europe. High inflation is affecting people’s lives. The Government’s response is a fair and responsible budget, which improves distribution and enhances security at a challenging time.

The National Budget 2023: Key Figures in the National Budget 2023

To ensure simultaneous access to information which may be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures at 8:00AM prior to the budget launch at 10:00 am. More detailed projections will be published with the National Budget.

The National Budget 2023: Adjusting the tax rules for the petroleum sector

Oil and gas prices have increased significantly since the introduction of the temporary tax rules for the petroleum sector in 2020. As a result of this, the Government will now be adjusting these rules.

Norway to provide NOK 55 million for humanitarian efforts to combat hunger

The world is facing the worst global food crisis in modern history. According to the UN, 50 million people in 45 countries are on the brink of famine. This week, Norway is providing NOK 55 million for efforts to combat hunger in Ethiopia, Somalia,

Foreign Minister congratulates Angela Merkel on 2022 Nansen Refugee Award

‘Angela Merkel has been a prime mover on the German and European political scene, and took a bold stance particularly in the efforts to protect refugees during a time of crisis,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

The speech from the throne by his Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 167th session of the Storting

President, Representatives of the People. I greet the Storting as it takes up its solemn responsibilities with the wish that the fulfilment of these duties will be of benefit to our country.

Donation of artillery systems to Ukraine

Statement by the Norwegian, German, Slovakian and Danish Ministers of Defence regarding donation of artillery systems to Ukraine.

Statement by the Prime Minister at a press conference about gas leaks in The Baltic Sea and the war in Ukraine

Today the war in Ukraine has become even more serious. A few hours ago, President Putin announced that Russa has annexed four regions of Ukraine as Russian territory. The annexation of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia regions has no

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Norway condemns Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territory

‘Norway condemns in the strongest possible terms the decision by Russia to annex four regions of Ukraine. This is a serious violation of international law and is totally unacceptable. It may lead to a further escalation of an already volatile

Joint statement by the Nordic Ministers of Defence

The Nordic Defence Ministers had a video-conference today about the Nord Stream pipelines. Here is their joint statement.

The Norwegian Government is increasing preparedness and controls along the Norwegian-Russian border

The mobilisation in Russia and the possibility that Russian citizens may not be allowed to leave the country increases the risk of illegal border crossing along the Norwegian-Russian border outside the border crossing-point in Storskog. A police

Norway to increase support for humanitarian efforts and government administration in Ukraine

‘The brutal war continues and Ukrainians are facing a cold winter. The scale of humanitarian need is enormous. We have proposed that NOK 2 billion of Norway’s support for Ukraine in 2022 should be used for humanitarian efforts and to help the

Change among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Anne Marit Bjørnflaten as state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.

Norway strongly condemns attack on education centre

Norway strongly condemns the attack on Kaaj education centre in Kabul today, in a Hazara-majority area. Many adolescent girls and boys are killed and wounded.

Norway to provide NOK 3 billion in military support to Ukraine

The Norwegian government proposes an additional NOK 3 billion in military support to Ukraine in 2022. Most of the funds will finance military support to Ukraine through international mechanisms. The government also proposes up to NOK 250 million to

New Compensation for Violent Crime Act enters into force on 1 January 2023

Today, the Norwegian Government decided that the new Act relating to compensation from the Norwegian State for victims of violent crime (Compensation for Violent Crime Act) will enter into force on 1 January 2023.

Statement by Prime Minister Støre at a press conference about the gas leak in the Baltic Sea

On Monday, significant damage was discovered on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines that go from Russia to Europe. The information we have received has reinforced suspicions that the damage is the result of a deliberate act of sabotage.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Office of the Prime Minister

Norway will assist in the training of Ukrainian soldiers

Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram confirmed at the 11August donor conference for Ukraine, in Copenhagen, that Norway will contribute to training of Ukrainian soldiers in Great Britain.