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Sports policy

The Ministry of Culture and Equality has overall responsibility for the administration of profits generated by Norsk Tipping AS (Norway’s national lottery and gaming provider) for investment in sporting activities.

Which countries benefit?

For the period 2014-2021, €2.8 billion has been set aside under the EEA and Norway Grants. Projects may be implemented until 2024. Funding is channelled through a number of programmes in the 15 beneficiary countries.

Cultural policy

The Ministry of Culture and Equality is responsible for the development of national cultural policy through legal and financial instruments.

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.

The financing of the local government sector

Municipalities and counties are independent, popularly elected administrative levels serving as service providers, community developers, authorities and democratic arenas for the inhabitants. Municipalities have a wide-ranging set of

Action plan to combat discrimination and hatred towards Muslims (2020-2023)

In 2020, the Norwegian government launched the Action plan to combat discrimination and hatred towards Muslims (2020-2023). The aim of the action plan is to prevent and deter racism and discrimination against Muslims and persons believed to be

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.

How to establish a data center in Norway

Essential information about regulatoryprocesses, time to market and contactinformation to relevant authorities.

Consultations between Central Government and KS

There is ongoing contact between the central government and the local government authorities, represented by The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS), on a number of issues at both administrative and political levels. The

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

Strategy for Norway’s efforts in the Sahel region (2021–2025)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched its new strategy for the Sahel region 23 June.

National Transport Plan 2022–2033

The National Transport Plan 2022-2033 was submitted to the Storting in March 2021. The plan presents policies and priorities within an economic frame for a twelve year period and provides perspectives towards 2050.

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.

The Government’s commitment to the ocean and ocean industries

"Blue Ocean, Green Future"

The story of Norway is a tale of the ocean. The ocean contributes to value creation and employment alongour entire coast, and lays the foundation for some of our most innovative companies and knowledge communities. Through this document, the

Debt settlement

The Debt Settlement Act gives individuals with serious debt problems the opportunity to gain control of their economy. A debt settlement scheme is an agreement to pay as much as possible of the debt during a limited period, and then have the

International strategy for freedom of expression

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched its international strategy for promoting freedom of expression in foreign and development policy 29 June.

Regulations on restrictions on the use of hazardous chemicals and other products

Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) § 2a.6 Language requirement for the declaration of conformity. Declaration of conformity shall be in English or Norwegian. Regulations on restrictions on the use of

Restrictions on the use of hazardous chemicals and other products

Language requirement for the declaration of conformity. Declaration of conformity shall be in English or Norwegian. Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) § 2a.6 Regulations on restrictions on the use of

Asbestos

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

Detergents (content of phosphate)

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