More on this topic

No nation alone can solve a global problem by itself

Op-ed by Bill Gates and Jonas Gahr Støre, Le Monde (English).

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Introduction and conclusion at the launch of the multi-year Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine

President Zelensky, President of the Storting, Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this historic session. Mr President, it is an honour to have you with us again, on the screen here in the Norwegian parliament.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Broad political agreement on multi-year support programme for Ukraine

A broad majority in the Storting have now reached agreement on a multi-year support programme for Ukraine, amounting to NOK 75 billion. The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine was launched today, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukraine-agreement

Norway with comprehensive tanks-package to Ukraine

-Norway will donate 8 tanks and up to 4 special purpose tanks to Ukraine. We are also earmarking funds to ammunition and spare parts, says Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norway sends transport plane to Türkiye to help with evacuation and transport

The Norwegian Armed Forces sends a C-130J Hercules transport aircraft to Türkiye to assist in the medical evacuation of injured people and transport of emergency aid, after the devastating earthquake.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Odd Steinar Åfar Viseth as acting state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre, in the period that Mr. Halvard Ingebrigtsen settles leave of absence.

Norway to provide NOK 150 million to earthquake victims

‘Norway is providing NOK 150 million in funding to the UN, the Red Cross and the major Norwegian humanitarian organisations for relief efforts in the areas hit by the earthquake, in both Türkiye and Syria,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Prime Minister's speech at the Leangkollen Security Conference

Ladies and gentlemen, friends. We are approaching the tragic one-year milestone of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. One year of war in Europe, thousands of thousands of lives lost. One year of destruction on a scale not seen since World War II.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Leangkongen, Asker

Norway strengthens the Armed Forces through purchase of new tanks

The Norwegian Government has decided to acquire 54 main battle tanks (MBT) of the Leopard 2 type from German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, with an option to purchase an additional 18 units. The first MBTs are expected to be delivered in 2026. This

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Johan Vasara as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.

The Prime Minister´s address to the Storting about Ukraine

Mr President, we are approaching the one-year anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. A year of unrelenting war and war crimes, destruction and death on a scale that we have not seen on our continent since World War II.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Norwegian control mechanism to improve security of electricity supply

The Norwegian Government is introducing a control mechanism including statutory responsibilities for hydropower producers to safeguard security of electricity supply.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Bent-Joacim Bentzen as state secretary to Minister of Defence, Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram. Mr. Benzen is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.

Statement at a press conference with German Vise-Chancellor Robert Habeck

Good morning everyone, It is an honour for me to warmly welcome Germany’s Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Robert Habeck back to Norway.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Closer cooperation between Norway and Germany to develop green industry

Norway and Germany are expanding cooperation to increase production of renewable energy and to develop green industry. The two countries have issued two joint declarations outlining the next steps in their cooperation in the areas of hydrogen,

Joint Statement - Germany – Norway - Hydrogen

Norway and Germany agree to further strengthen our close partnership on energy, climate policy and industrial transformation. The goal is to achieve shared climate goals, create new green industries and jobs, and strengthen energy security.

Joint Declaration - German-Norwegian Partnership on Climate, Renewable Energy and Green Industry

Norway and Germany agree to enter a strategic partnership on Climate, Renewable Energy and Green Industry. The overarching aim is to reach the long-term temperature goal in the Paris Agreement, create new green industries and jobs and strengthen

German Vise-Chancellor visits Norway

Vise-Chancellor Robert Habeck meets Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland, Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre and Minister of Climate and Environment Espen Barth Eide will also be

Change among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has as of 1 January 2023 appointed Mr. Trond Ivar Bækken in at 60 percent position as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Emilie Enger Mehl. The appointment ends 31 July 2023.