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Norway to use NOK 2 billion to help procure natural gas for Ukraine

Russia’s war on Ukraine is having a dramatic impact on energy security and the economic situation in Ukraine. The Norwegian Government is proposing to provide NOK 2 billion to help ensure that Ukrainians have access to natural gas in the coming

Prime minister Støre's speech at ONS 2022

Norway will remain a stable, predictable, and not least, a trustworthy European energy partner.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Sindre Lysø as state secretary to Minister of Education, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

Norway and Germany working together on security and the green transition

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met in Oslo on Monday to discuss the major challenges facing Europe. Norway and Germany are cooperating closely on security, climate issues and the green transition.

Strengthened Nordic cooperation on oceans and climate action

The Nordic Prime Ministers - Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Mette Frederiksen, Sanna Marin, Magdalena Andersson and Jonas Gahr Støre - have agreed to work together to promote healthy marine ecosystems in the Nordic oceans and facilitate the green transition.

Nordic countries to further strengthen cooperation on security and defence

Security policy was a key topic at the meeting of the Nordic Prime Ministers in Oslo today. The Nordic countries have agreed to further develop security and defence cooperation in the region.

Press Conference with Olaf Scholz and Jonas Gahr Støre (19.00)

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Oslo 15 August. After the meeting, approximately 19.00, they meet the press. Watch the press conference here Monday 15 August at 19.00.

Press Conference with the Nordic Prime Ministers and the Chancellor of Germany (17.15)

The Nordic Prime Ministers Magdalena Andersson, Mette Frederiksen, Sanna Marin, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Jonas Gahr Støre and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meet the press in Oslo. Watch the press conference here Monday 15 August at 17.15.

Press conference with the Nordic Prime Ministers (14.45)

The Nordic Prime Ministers Magdalena Andersson, Mette Frederiksen, Sanna Marin, Katrín Jakobsdóttir and Jonas Gahr Støre meet the press after the first part of the informal Nordic Prime Minister-meeting in Oslo. Watch the press conference here

Norway to host Nordic Prime Ministers in Oslo

Defence cooperation, ocean health and the green transition are among the topics to be discussed when the Prime Ministers of all five Nordic countries meet in Oslo on Monday. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will also be present for part of the

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Norway will host informal meeting with the Prime Ministers from the Nordic countries

In 2022, Norway holds the chairmanship of the Nordic Council of Ministers, and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is hosting his Nordic Prime Minister colleagues in an informal Nordic Prime Ministers' meeting in Oslo on Monday 15. August. The meeting

Norwegian Plastics Strategy

This strategy brings together the Norwegian Government’s plastics policy and describes most of the measures that have been implemented or are being implemented to reduce plastic litter and plastic pollution. It takes a comprehensive approach

Kondolansebrev etter attentatet på Shinzo Abe

Kondolansebrev fra statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre til Japans statsminister Kishida Fumio i forbindelse med drapet på tidligere statsminister Shinzo Abe i Japan 8. juli 2022.

Denmark, Iceland and Norway are ready to ratify Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO

Following today’s signing of the Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Finland and Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Norway are ready to submit their ratification instruments to the Government of the United States of America. With

Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 10 billion

Norway will increase its support to Ukraine by NOK 10 billion over the next two years. The funding will be used for humanitarian assistance and reconstruction efforts in the country, and to provide weapons and budget support to the Ukrainian

Historic NATO Summit

Türkiye has agreed to support the applications of Sweden and Finland for membership of NATO, setting the stage for a historic NATO Summit in Madrid. The new Strategic Concept, support to Ukraine, and the applications from Sweden and Finland will be

Remarks of Prime Minster Jonas Gahr Støre regarding shooting in Oslo

Today we intended to celebrate love. We would colour the streets the colours of the rainbow. We would display our fellowship and our freedom. Instead, we are filled with sorrow. Once again, Norway has been subjected to a brutal attack against

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Prime Minister's statement at a digital Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate-meeting

Mr. President, Excellencies, our agreement in Glasgow was clear: We must urgently strengthen efforts to stay below 1.5 degrees. We must revisit our NDCs and strengthen them if they are not aligned with the Paris Agreement. We must increase

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has decided to extend Kjetil Vevle´s constitution as State Secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre until 15 November 2022.