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New action plan against antisemitism

Today, the Norwegian Government presented a new action plan to combat antisemitism. ‘Norway is to be a safe place for Jews. We stand united with our Jewish community,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

The General Purpose Grant Scheme

The General Purpose Grant Scheme disburses funds to local governments, who are then free to allocate these funds as they see fit, without any additional constraints from the state government, aside from existing laws and regulations.

Municipalities in the Register

The municipalities listed below are registered in Register for Governmental Approval of Financial Obligations (Local Government Act § 28 nr. 1) The register was last updated: 10.01.2025 Registered municipalities: 22 Last changes: In: 10.09.2024

Expert group tasked with looking at how artificial intelligence can influence democratic elections

2024 is a historic election year. Never before have so many voters gone to the polls all over the world. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is developing rapidly, which may increase the spread of disinformation and have an undesirable

On Nordic Sami cooperation

The authorities in Sweden, Finland and Norway have cooperated on Sami issues since the Nordic cooperative body for Sámi and reindeer husbandry matters was established by Royal Decree in 1964.

Legal framework

The Constitution has a number of provisions relating to parliamentary elections. More detailed provisions relating to the conduct of elections, are to be found in the Representation of the People Act 2002 (Election Act). In addition we have Election

Election Manual

This manual provides an overview of the regulations that apply for conducting elections. The account of the provisions of the Act and Regulations has been based on the preparatory works for the Election Act and on interpretations the Ministry has

New white paper highlights Sámi perspectives in public health work

The Government believes that public health policy has paid too little attention to factors that affect public health and living conditions in the Sámi population. This will change with the white paper that was passed in the Council of State on

Register for Governmental Approval of Financial Obligations (ROBEK)

The Local Government Act, Article 28, gives rules about government control of municipalities and county authorities with financial imbalance. According to Article 28-1, the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development is required to

Norway steps up efforts to combat anti-Semitism

Jews in Norway continue to experience hostile attitudes and anti-Semitism, and in recent weeks the extent of these incidents has increased in the wake of the war in Gaza. The Government has now announced a new action plan against anti-Semitism that

Norway remains committed to an open, global, and free Internet

Norway is actively engaged in Internet Governance and cooperates closely with other states and actors. The overall vision is that the Internet needs to continue to be an open and free arena where everyone can freely give and receive information and

How to promote public health and living conditions in Sámi areas?

The Ministry of Health and Care Services and the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development will present a white paper in 2024 with Sámi public health and living conditions in Sámi areas as its theme.

Municipal council and county council elections

Municipal council and county council elections took place on 11 September 2023.

Useful security advice for candidates running for election to municipal and county councils

The Ministry has sent out an information brochure to all candidates in the 2023 municipal and county council elections.

The Norwegian Government's Action Plan on Gender and Sexual Diversity (2023–2026)

The goal of the new Action Plan for Gender and Sexual Diversity for the period 2023 to 2026 is to improve queer people's quality of life, safeguard their rights and contribute to greater acceptance of gender and sexual diversity. The plan sets out

Shutdown of e-mail solution following cyberattack

A new e-mail solution is being deployed for employees at 12 ministries today and the old e-mail solution is being shut down. This is an important and necessary security measure following a cyberattack on the ICT system for the 12 ministries.

Ministries hit by cyber-attacks

The Norwegian Government Security and Service Organisation (DSS) has detected a cyber-attack on the ICT platform used by 12 ministries. The matter is currently being investigated by the police.

Building momentum towards the SDG Summit

The 2030 Agenda is in a deep crisis. It is still possible to deliver on our promises, but the time for ambitious leadership is now. Norway therefore looks forward to the SDG Summit in September, and a meeting that can unlock the potential for

By Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Sigbjørn Gjelsvik National Statement at the Opening of the High-level Segment of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), 17 July 2023.

Knowledge acquisition on electronic and internet-based solutions for voting

On behalf of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Oslo Economics and Norwegian Computing Centre have prepared a knowledge acquisition on electronic and internet-based solutions for voting

Meld. St. 27 (2022–2023) - A good life throughout Norway – regional and rural policy for the future

Meld. St. 27 (2022–2023) Report to the Storting (white paper)