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The National Budget 2025: A budget that provides security for the population and country, and develops the whole of Norway

Through the proposed National Budget for 2025, people will be financially better off, Norway’s preparedness against war and crime will be strengthened, and social and geographical differences will be reduced. Unemployment is still low, wages are

The National Budget 2025: Closing tax loopholes by amending the exit tax rules

In practice, the current exit tax rules function as a tax loophole. The Government wants to close this loophole and proposes, in the National Budget for 2025, to amend the exit tax rules to make them more effective and fairer.

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the anniversary of the terror attack against Israel

‘On the anniversary of Hamas' brutal terrorist attack on 7 October, I send my deepest condolences to all those who lost someone or were injured that day. Up to 1,200 people were killed in the most brutal way. The horrific attack has left deep wounds

The National Budget 2025: Key Figures in the National Budget 2025

The Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures at 8 am, prior to the publication of the budget, which includes more detailed projections, at 10 am.

Speech at roundtable meeting in Brazil

Minister of Energy Terje Aasland delivered this speech at a roundtable meeting on carbon management in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, on October 3, 2024

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Norway increasing humanitarian support to Lebanon by NOK 80 million

‘More than a million people have been affected by the ongoing hostilities in Lebanon. Once again, Lebanon has become an arena for the conflicts of others. The country is in a very vulnerable situation and the humanitarian needs are vast and growing.

Renegotiated Agreement on Value Added Tax Signed with the EU

On the 2nd of October, Norway's ambassador to the EU, Anders H. Eide, signed a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the field of VAT. The purpose is to combat international VAT fraud. The Director-General of the

The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 169th 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.

Minister Eide’s remarks at AHLC Ministerial Meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Espen Barth Eide’s remarks at the meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) Thursday 26. September in New York.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Introducing Zero-Emission Requirements in the World Heritage Fjords

The government is introducing zero-emission requirements in the World Heritage Fjords starting from January 1, 2026, for tourist ships and ferries. The government will also contribute funding for shore power facilities in Flåm.

Norway's Minister of Trade and Industry visits Poland

Norway's Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms Cecilie Myrseth visited Warsaw on Friday, September 27, where she met with her Polish counterpart and Norwegian businesses in Poland to discuss opportunities for trade and business cooperation.

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Lebanon

I am extremely concerned about what is unfolding in Lebanon. Once again, Lebanon is the scene and its hard-pressed civilian population is paying the price for other people's wars. This has to stop.

Statement by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide at the 79th UN General Assembly

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide The 79th UN General Assembly, 28 September 2024

Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide's statement to the Security Council: The Situation in the Middle East

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide in the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East, 27 September 2024.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide Security Council, New York, US, 27 September 2024

Norway and Ukraine working to strengthen business cooperation

This week Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, travelled to Kyiv with a Norwegian business delegation to enhance trade cooperation and facilitate increased support from the private sector.

The Government is changing the rules: Norway will grant collective protection to fewer Ukrainians

For two and a half years, the vast majority of people arriving from Ukraine have received temporary collective protection in Norway without individual consideration of each application by the authorities. Starting from today, applications from

Norwegian Foreign Minister: Growing impatience on behalf of Palestinians

‘A viable Palestinian state is essential to realising a two-state solution. This week, world leaders gathered to discuss how we can support the Palestinian Authority, strengthen Palestinian institutions and implement a two-state solution,’ said

A Historic Breakthrough for CO2 Management

Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland opens the world’s first commercial facility for the transport and permanent storage of CO2 beneath the seabed at Øygarden, outside Bergen.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Torgeir Micaelsen as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung, as of 30 September 2024.

Norwegian Government allows Norfund to invest in Ukraine

Ukraine needs more private investments to support the enormous recovery effort it is facing as a result of the war with Russia. The Norwegian Government will allow Norfund to make investments in Ukraine using funding under the Nansen Support