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Research Barometer 2013

International Cooperation in Norwegian Research

The Research Barometer is a publication of the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research, and has been published yearly since 2011. The report, which also has an accompanying website, presents the latest figures on a broad set of indicators

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.

Recommendation of November 15th, 2010, on the inclusion of the company L-3 Communications Holdings Inc

The grounds for the exclusion of L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. are no longer valid. Please find the recommendation to reverse the exclusion of the company here (pdf)

Recommendation of September 15, 2010, on the exclusion of the company Lingui Developments Berhad

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UN 2015 How can Norway contribute to reforms and to strengthening the UN?

A project report

This report is an edited and slightly updated summary of a projectreport on UN reform issues entitled “FN (UN)-2015”, commissioned by the Department for UN, peace and humanitarian Affairs in the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and presented (

Scheduled regional air services in Finnmark and North-Troms

On September 17, 2009, the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications published a tender for scheduled regional air services in Finnmark and North-Troms. Airlines in all EEA-countries are invited to bid for the tender.

Central Government Communication Policy

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Recommendation of October 22nd, 2009, on the exclusion of tobacco companies

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Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism – Preliminary Norwegian Positions

High ambitions, collective effort and urgent action are needed to speed up the transition to a sustainable, resilient, climate neutral and environmentally friendly future.

Statement at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow

Ladies and Gentlemen, Norway comes to Glasgow with one overriding ambition; helping keep the 1.5 degree target alive.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre COP26, Glasgow, Scotland

High-level meeting on cooperation between the UN and the African Union

President, let me start by thanking you and Kenya for convening this timely debate, and the distinguished briefers for their insightful briefings.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Publication number H-2120 E

The main functions of county minicipalities and municipalities in Norway

The main functions of county municipalities and municipalities in Norway.

Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway on the military take-over of the transitional government in Sudan

“Norway is deeply alarmed at the serious development of the current situation in Sudan where General al-Burhan, the leader of the Sudan’s Sovereign Council, has dissolved the institutions of the state and introduced a state of emergency.

NOU 2021: 7 - Reliable and simple estate agency services

Evaluation of the Estate Agency Act and proposals for forward-looking regulations

Fire extinguishing foam containing PFOS

Requirement related to restrictions of hazardous chemicals as well as requirements related to other products

G-27/2021 – Revised circular relating to entry into force of the Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health

G-27/2021 – Revised circular relating to entry into force of the Regulations relating to entry restrictions for foreign nationals out of concern for public health.pdf

Climate risk and the Government Pension Fund Global

Managing risks associated with climate change and the green transition

Report from an expert group appointed by the Ministry of Finance. 15 August 2021. English translation of the original report’s executive summary and chapter 7 with recommendations.

Second round of the Venezuelan negotiation process

Joint statement by the Venezuelan parties following the second round of negotiations in Mexico City, 6-9 September 2021.

Negotiations on Venezuela

The Government of Venezuela and the Unitary Platform of Venezuela have decided to enter into negotiations on an agreement that may secure an integrated solution to the crisis in the country.

Jonas Gahr Støre

Jonas Gahr Støre (born 25 August 1960) is a Norwegian politician who has served as the prime minister of Norway since 14 October 2021 and has been Leader of the Labour Party since 2014. He served under Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg as Minister of