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Norway is electric

No other country in the world has more electric vehicles per capita than Norway: 54 per cent of all new cars sold in Norway in 2020 are electric, more than 12 per cent of our total car park is now electric, and the car with the highest sales in

Israel – Palestine: A negotiated two-state solution

Norway’s long-term engagement seeks to advance a negotiated two-state solution, with two states, Israel and Palestine, existing side by side in peace and security within secure and internationally recognised borders. It is Norway’s position that

KOMpakt

KOMpakt is the Government’s consultative body on matters relating to CSR. In autumn 2011, KOMpakt was restructured and its mandate was revised. Today, KOMpakt has 33 members, who represent different groups of stakeholders: the authorities, the

Guidelines for Whistleblowing and Handling Issues of Concern in the Foreign Service

Here you will find the guidelines for whistleblowing in the Foreign Service and how you should handle different issues of concern.

The protection of civilians and health workers in conflict situations

Ensuring protection against violence, abuse and violations of fundamental human rights is a key part of the humanitarian response, both in situations of armed conflict and natural disasters. Protection has been identified as one of three main

Marriage and relationships

People of the opposite sex or two people of the same sex can enter into a marriage. Marriage has legal consequences for the spouses in a number of areas.

Gender equality

We wish to promote equality and put in place better protection against discrimination for everyone. A society free from discrimination is a prerequisite for equality and equal opportunities. We therefore need a robust and transparent statutory

Research Ethics

Academic freedom is a fundamental principle of research and is an important condition for ensuring independent and reliable research. At the same time, the credibility of research depends on us being ability to trust the researchers. Ethics in

International cultural cooperation

The Ministry of Culture and Equality is responsible for Nordic and multilateral cultural cooperation, whilst the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for bilateral cultural cooperation and promoting Norwegian arts and culture abroad.

Questions and answers: Norway tightens its rules for Ukrainians

Below are questions and answers regarding the tightening of rules for Ukranians.

Members of the Government

Norway's Council of State during and after the Dissolution of the Union with Sweden

At the Norwegian decision to dissolve the union with Sweden on 7 June 1905, the office of a Norwegian prime minister in Stockholm and the system of a Norwegian council of state division there, was abolished.

The National Budget 2024

Information about Norway's National Budget for 2024, presented to the Storting as Report no. 1 (2023-2024) on 6 October 2023. The National Budget presents the Støre Government's programme for the implementation of economic policy and projections for

Cyber Security Strategy for Norway

The Government’s primary objective in publishing a national strategy for information security is to set the direction and priorities that will form the basis for the government’s information security efforts in the coming years.

Investigation into foreign informational influence

An analysis of the Norwegian municipal administration and county authorityelections in 2019.

Norwegian Prime Minister in Stockholm - Time in Office

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The Rights of the Child in Norway

Norway's fifth and sixth periodic reports to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child - 2016.

Regulations relating to fees payable at Norway’s diplomatic and consular missions

Adopted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 20 June 2014 under section 21 of the Act of 3 May 2002 No. 13 relating to the Foreign Service, cf Royal Decree of 20 June 2014. As subsequently amended, most recently on 16 October 2020.

Barriers to digitalization

Executive summary of KPMG report to the Norwegian Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation

On the assignment from the Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation, KPMG has undertaken a mapping and analysis of barriers for digitalization among Norwegian Companies.

The IA Agreement 2014-2018

The Letter of Intent regarding a more inclusive working life (the IA Agreement) is based on a tradition of cooperation and trust between the authorities, employees and employers in Norway, both centrally and locally. This is the fourth letter of