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New IA agreement and stimulus package to reduce sick leave

The Government and the employer/employee organisations have agreed on an extensive economic stimulus package to reduce sick leave and a new and more goal-oriented IA agreement.

Opening remarks by the Prime Minister at The High North Dialogue conference in Bodø

The first pillar of Norway’s Arctic policy is the green transition, absolutely key. I see this as an opportunity, a game changer, we are moving from the age of petroleum production to renewable energy production. A lot of that will happen in the

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The High North Dialogue conference at the High North Centre

Employers: Q & A about the changes in rules for follow-up of absence due to illness

What do the proposed changes in the Working Environment Act and National Insurance Act regarding follow-up of employees on sick leave entail? Here are answers to 21 questions relating to the content of Proposition 89 L regarding quicker follow-up

The decision of the Tariff Board of 12 October 2015 amending the Regulations of 11 May 2015 No. 554 on general application of collective agreements concerning freight transport by road

On 11 May 2015, the Tariff Board issued a decision concerning the issue of Regulations on general application of collective agreements concerning freight transport by road. The Regulations entered into force on 1 July 2015 (Regulations of 11 May

On the public consultation on Capital Markets Union from the Norwegian Ministry of Finance

Reference is made to the Green Paper on Building a Capital Markets Union (CMUGreen Paper) dated 18 February 2015. The Norwegian Ministry of Finance supports the initiative of the Commission to create a more integrated capital market across European

Meld. St. 25 (2019-2020) - Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2019, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation

Recommendation of 12 June 2020 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, approved in the Council of State the same day.

This white paper provides figures for exports of arms, ammunition and other military equipment and components, related technology and services for military use (shortened to ‘defence-related products’ in the restof this document) in 2019. It also

Crop Diversity for a Healthy Planet and those who live on it

Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for the invitation and thanks to Crop Trust and Julius Kühn Institute for putting crop diversity at the agenda of the Global forum for Food and Agriculture.

By State Secretary Wenche Westberg Ekspertpanel under Global Forum for Food and Agriculture 2024 i Berlin, Tyskland

Dialogue with CPF Heads and UNFF partners

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By State Secretary Wenche Westberg

Conference on future reindeer husbandry

Climate change now effects all aspects of our lives and societies. Reindeer herding is no exception. The Nordic Conference on Reindeer Herding adresses the problem.

Opening speech at the Train Academy Day

On June 4, Jon-Ivar Nygård, Minister of Transport, gave the opening speech at the Train Academy Day, an event organized by Norske Tog AS.

By Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård

Åpningsinnlegg Norway-UK Seafood Summit

* Sjekkes mot fremføring Ladies and gentlemen, Dear everyone, It is a great pleasure to be here, at the Norway-UK Seafood Summit. I want to thank my British counterpart, The Right Honorable Mark Spencer, Minister for Environment, Food and Rural

By Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Cecilie Myrseth Tale holdt i London 27. februar

Press conference March 25, 2022: Post by the Minister of Justice and Public Security

(The post must be compared with the post delivered) Thank you, Prime Minister. At present, some 5 000 Ukrainian refugees have registered in Norway. In addition, an unknown number of people have arrived in Norway through private initiatives but have

By Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl Press conference March 25, 2022

Statement from Bjørn Arild Gram meeting Ben Wallace in Northwood

*Check against delivery* Let me start by thanking my very good colleague Ben for the invitation to Northwood. Norway and the United Kingdom have a long history of friendship and partnership and the UK is Norway’s most important European ally. Russia

Innlegg under Pre-Awards Evening Reception Fish & Chip Awards 2024

*Sjekkes mot fremføring Ladies and gentlemen, Dear seafood friends, It is a great pleasure to be here. First, thank you to tonight’s host, the honorable Florence Eshalomi, and Mr. Andrew Crook and the National Federation of Fish Friers, for

By Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Cecilie Myrseth Tale holdt i Speaker’s Room, House of Commons, i London 27. februar

National statement at the High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

President, excellencies and distinguished delegates, We are here today to accelerate disaster risk reduction efforts and build resilient societies. This calls for united efforts and strengthened partnerships. The Political Declaration is important

By Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl Held on May 18 2023

Norway’s battery strategy

Norway's first battery strategy was launched on 29 June 2022. The strategy presents 10 measures for how Norway will further develop a coherent and profitable battery value chain.

State Ownership Report 2021

– The State's direct ownership of companies

The State ownership report is an annual report of the State’s direct ownership and allows you to read about the strategies, performance, financial development and important events for the respective companies in 2021.

State Secretary Varteressian’s remarks at a workshop of the Ocean Decade Alliance, in the margins of the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona

In Barcelona, Maria Varteressian underlined Norway’s strong involvement in the UN Ocean Decade. She highlighted that a holistic, integrated approach to ocean management is needed in order to secure the coexistence of different uses of the ocean

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian

The importance of safeguarding education before and during conflict and crisis

State Secretary Maria Varteressian's opening remarks at the Breakfast seminar marking the 15th Anniversary of the European Wergeland Centre and the International Day of Education.

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian Council of Europe, Strasbourg, 24 January 2024

The Women’s Health Strategy

The Norwegian Women’s Health Strategy is based on the vision that all inhabitants, regardless of gender, should have equal opportunities to good health and quality of life.