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New political advisers

Following the change of government at 12:00 noon today, where Jonas Gahr Støre’s government succeeded Erna Solberg’s government, the Office of the Prime Minister has appointed a number of political advisers.

Fields of responsibility in Jonas Gahr Støre’s government

Having been appointed by the King in a session of the Council of State at 10:00 am today, Jonas Gahr Støre’s government met for its first Council of State session at the Royal Palace at 12:00 noon. Here, the division of responsibilities between the

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Biocidal Products

Registration in the national product register, language requirement for labelling and national fee

New ambassadors from Pakistan, Iraq, Maldives and Laos

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 15 October 2021.

Safety of toys

The regulation establishes the safety objectives toys must fulfil when being placed or made available on the market.

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

Meld. St. 31 (2020–2021) - Financial Markets Report 2021

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August Sandels

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United Nations General Assembly: Norway’s statement at the UN Emergency Special Session on The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on the Israeli occupation.

The statement was delivered by Norway's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, Ambassador Merete Brattested on September 17, 2024.

Joint statement by Norway and partners: Escalating conflict in Myanmar

Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States released a statement on the escalating conflict in Myanmar.

Political agreement in Haiti is a positive step

‘I commend the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for its tireless efforts, which have made it possible to achieve a political agreement in Haiti,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

New ambassadors from Mexico, Japan and Armenia

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Regent on 14 March 2024.

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in the Middle East

The Middle East is on the brink. I extend my heartfelt sympathy with civilians in Lebanon and across the region who now live in fear. I call on all parties to show maximum restraint. To revert to diplomacy. To de-escalate. To find political

Meld. St. 1 (2020–2021) National Budget 2021

English summary of the Norwegian National Budget, containing main economic policy features and outlook for the Norwegian economy.

Government is advising against trade and business activity with Israeli settlements

The Government is reiterating its position on Israel’s settlement policy on occupied land by advising Norwegian companies not to engage in business cooperation or trade that serves to perpetuate the illegal Israeli settlements.

Norway and Norwegian literature in focus at the Cairo International Book Fair

‘As Guest of Honour at the Cairo Book Fair we have a unique opportunity to make Norwegian authors more widely known in the Arabic-speaking world. In difficult times such as these, cultural cooperation and dialogue can help to build bridges and

State budget for 2025: NOK 400 million for mental health and substance abuse

In the state budget for 2025, the Norwegian government is proposing to allocate NOK 400 million for following up on the escalation plan for mental health and the upcoming prevention and treatment reform for the field of substance abuse.