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Digital Single Market

This letter was sent on 27 February 2015

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Indigenous peoples’ rights

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Children’s rights

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International operations and veterans

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Meld. St. 21 (2014–2015) - The Management of the Government Pension Fund in 2014

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Report on policy coherence for development

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Meld. St. 13 (2014–2015) - New emission commitment for Norway for 2030 – towards joint fulfilment with the EU

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