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Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Sigrun Wiggen Prestbakmo as state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Sigbjørn Gjelsvik, as of 15 April 2023.

Award of two new licences for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf

Today the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy publishes offers for two new exploration licences related to CO2 storage under the storage regulations on the Norwegian continental shelf in the North Sea.

Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the Summit for Democracy

Mr President, Excellencies, Russia’s attack on Ukraine on 24 February 2022 was a watershed moment. It was an attack on the rules-based international order. An assault on democracy and the values that underpin it, human rights and rule of law.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Virtual Plenary

Announces the first competitions for offshore wind

By announcing the first competitions for offshore wind areas, the Norwegian government takes a big step towards its ambition of allocating areas for 30,000 MW offshore wind by 2040.

Offshore Energy Act

The Act applies to Norway’s territorial sea outside the baselines and to the continental shelf, but individual provisions can also be made applicable to internal waters.

Norwegian authorities help bring back citizens from Syria

The Norwegian authorities have provided assistance to two women and three children to bring them from the Roj camp in Syria to Norway. The two women have been informed that they will be arrested on their arrival in Norway. The best interests of the

NOU 2023: 9 - System of Generalist Municipalities

The Norwegian government appointed by royal decree in October 2020 a committee with the assignment to assess how the municipal system works, and to consider alternatives to this system. The committee delivered its Official Norwegian Report (NOU 2023

Statement by the Prime Minister at the opening of FREYR Battery’s Customer Qualification Plant in Mo i Rana

Dear Freyr, my warmest congratulations on taking the first operative steps towards a large-scale battery factory.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Video statement

Norway’s Chairship of the Arctic Council 2023–2025

The Arctic Council is the leading intergovernmental forum for Arctic issues. The overall objective for Norway’s chairship of the Council will be to promote stability and constructive cooperation.

Priorities for Norway’s Chairship of the Arctic Council

‘We will work to ensure that the Arctic Council remains the leading international forum for Arctic issues. The pace of climate change is higher in the Arctic than in any other part of the world. This is a global challenge that we must address

Prop. 78 LS (2022–2023) - Resource rent tax on aquaculture

The Norwegian Government’s proposed resource rent tax on aquaculture

The Government will today present a bill proposing a resource rent tax on aquaculture. The intention of the proposal is to ensure that local communities along the coast and society as a whole receive a greater share of the value that is created by

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the developments in Israel

'I am deeply concerned by the developments taking place in Israel. Things are continuing to deteriorate. Norway is following the ongoing judicial reform process closely and the Israeli authorities are well aware of our position. The demonstrations

Meld. St. 14 (2022–2023) - Outlook on the skills needs in Norway

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the volatile situation in Israel and Palestine

'As we enter holiday seasons for Muslims, Jews and Christians alike, the situation in Israel and Palestine is fragile. I urge all actors to refrain from statements and actions that fuel tensions,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

15 years of Partnership on Climate and Forest

Brasilia, 23.03.2023: Joint press statement between Marina Silva, Brazil’s Minister of Environment and Climate and Espen Barth Eide, Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment.

Norway to provide support for Cyclone Freddy victims

‘The long-lasting tropical cyclone has caused widespread devastation. Norway is providing NOK 60 million to support the enormous humanitarian needs in Malawi, Madagascar and Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Freddy,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

Norway deeply concerned by Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill

Statement from Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 'Deeply concerned by Ugandan Parliament’s decision to pass Anti-Homosexuality Bill. If passed into law, it would threaten the human rights of all Ugandans and lead to increased discrimination and

Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

Norwegian assistance in the medical evacuation of patients from Ukraine to hospitals in Europe is in high demand in the EU and Ukraine. The Norwegian Government is extending its agreement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) on the transport of patients

Norway signs framework-agreement for joint ammunition-procurement

On March 20st, Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) signs a framework agreement which allows the European Defense Agency (EDA) to acquire ammunition on behalf of the signatory countries.