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Right of use and copyright for photos and video material

Photos and video material on government.no is free of use when the rights to the material are owned by the Ministries, the Office of the Prime Minister or Norwegian Government Security and Service Organisation (G.S.S.O.). This right of use does not

The National Budget 2024

Information about Norway's National Budget for 2024, presented to the Storting as Report no. 1 (2023-2024) on 6 October 2023. The National Budget presents the Støre Government's programme for the implementation of economic policy and projections for

The National Budget 2023

Information about Norway's National Budget for 2023, presented to the Storting as Report no. 1 (2022-2023) on 6 October 2022. The National Budget presents the Støre Government's programme for the implementation of economic policy and projections for

The National Budget 2022

Information about Norway's National Budget for 2022, presented to the Storting as Report no. 1 (2021-2022) on 12 October 2021. The National Budget presents the Solberg Government's programme for the implementation of economic policy and projections

Press contacts

Press contacts for the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministries

Overview of document types

The Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministries publish several different document types.

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Ministries

Zero tolerance and financial irregularities in practice

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a policy of zero tolerance of financial irregularities in connection with the use of funds allocated to the Ministry by the Storting (Norwegian parliament). The principle of zero tolerance applies to both

Whistleblowing in the Foreign Service

Employees are encouraged to report any illegal actions, unethical conduct or other issues of concern in the Foreign Service.

Announcing three areas related  to CO2-storage

The Ministry of Energy announces three areas in the North Sea for companies to apply for exploration licences related to CO2-storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.

How the Foreign Service deals with reports of sexual abuse involving grant recipients

The Foreign Service has a longstanding policy of zero tolerance of bullying and other improper conduct. The #MeToo campaign highlighted the issue of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in the workplace in general.

Guidelines for Whistleblowing and Handling Issues of Concern in the Foreign Service

Here you will find the guidelines for whistleblowing in the Foreign Service and how you should handle different issues of concern.

Work Environment and Safety in Norway

Most people work under good and safe conditions in Norway. Trends in Norwegian working life generally indicate a positive development, but there are still significant differences in working environment conditions between various occupational and

Action plan to combat social dumping and work-related crime

The Action plan to combat social dumping and work-related crime was submitted by the Government 1 October 2022.

The State acquiers increased ownership in the gas transportation system

The Ministry of Energy has entered into purchase agreements of interests in key parts of the gas infrastructure with 7 different companies.

The Norwegian Nationality Act

The Nationality Act and Nationality Regulations contain rules on how persons can become Norwegian nationals and how they may lose their Norwegian nationality.

Marriage Act is available at Lovdata

Marriage Act

Disability Benefits

Disability benefits from the National Insurance Scheme are intended to secure income for individuals whose earning capacity has been permanently reduced due to illness, injury, or defect.

Work Assessment Allowance (AAP)

Work Assessment Allowance (AAP) is a benefit from Nav (the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration) for individuals with reduced work capacity due to illness,injury or defect. AAP secures income for individuals who needs work-related measures,