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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Gaza

I welcome the efforts for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, presented by President Biden.

Regulations for the 2019 local government elections for municipalities and counties that are subject to boundary changes that come into effect January 1st 2020

The Norwegian government has adopted changes to the local government structure, reducing the number of municipalities from 428 to 356 and the number of counties from 19 to 11. The mergers will come into effect January 1st 2020.

The EU Lisbon Strategy - A Norwegian Perspective (pdf 489 kb)

The EU Lisbon Strategy – A Norwegian Perspective (pdf 489 kb)

Integration through knowledge

One of the Norwegian Government’s main projects is to intensify efforts to promote integration. The aim is to increase immigrants’ participation in working life and in society in general. Those who are going to start a new life in Norway must be a

Invitation to Tender Procedure – scheduled regional air services (helicopter) Værøy-Bodø

The Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications invites to a tender procedure on operation of scheduled regional air services on the helicopter route Værøy-Bodø v.v. for the period 1 August 2019 - 31 July 2024.

Annual Report on Norway's Efforts to Promote Human Rights 2004/2005

Annual Report on Norway's Efforts to Promote Human Rights 2004/2005 PDF-file

Foreign policy strategy for combating international terrorism

September 2006

Foreign policy strategy for combating international terrorism PDF version of the strategy

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Status report for Norway's progress towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda

One year closer - Status report 2016 (pdf) Norway's progress towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Regulation relating to a Municipal Regular GP Scheme

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Digitalisation strategy for the higher education sector 2017-2021

In order for higher education and research in Norway to leverage the potential of technology to improve student learning, make the range of study options available on a wide scale, and support outstanding research, the focus on use of technology for

Annual Report 2022

Council on Ethics

The role of the Council on Ethics for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) is to evaluate whether or not the Fund’s investment in specified companies is inconsistent with its Ethical Guidelines.

New Sanctions against Russia Implemented in Norwegian Law

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s tenth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 25 February 2023.

Climate finance doubled four years ahead of deadline

Norway’s climate finance totalled NOK 15.5 billion in 2022, partly through mobilisation of a high level of private capital.

Norway will implement new rules for taxation of large multinational enterprises

Today the Government put forward a Bill to the Norwegian parliament to implement internationally agreed rules on global minimum tax. This will deter profit shifting and ensure large business groups pay at least 15 per cent tax on their profits. The

International commitment to protect children in conflict

‘There is an urgent need to step up the protection of children from the horrors of war. I’m thankful for the commitments by states and organisations to better protect children in armed conflict’, said Norway’s Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norway providing support to flood victims in Ukraine

‘Norway is increasing its humanitarian support and sending equipment to help the many thousands of people affected by the flooding following the collapse of the Kakhovka dam,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norway congratulates Philippines on start of peace negotiations

‘I would like to congratulate the government of the Philippines and the communist movement NDFP on their decision to start formal peace negotiations. This is an important and timely step towards securing lasting peace in the Philippines,’ said

IMF: Favourable growth prospects, solid fundamentals and policy management

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today presented its yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy. An IMF delegation has spent the last week meeting Norwegian authorities, academic and financial institutions and

Norwegian satellites to detect illegal fishing

The Norwegian Government is launching a global ocean surveillance programme against fisheries crime. More than a third of the world’s coastal states will be given access to Norwegian satellite data and expertise, which they can use to carry out

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Samra Akhtar as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Marte Mjøs Persen.