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Meld. St. 22 (2023–2024) - The Government Pension Fund 2024

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The Government Pension Fund white paper 2024

Today, the Ministry of Finance submits the annual white paper about the Government Pension Fund to the Storting. The white paper gives an account of the Government Pension Fund Norway (GPFN) and Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) results and

New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence: 'A historic plan'

The Norwegian Government is proposing to parliament a historic increase in defence spending with 600 billion kroner over the next 12 years, from this year to 2036 (approx. 60 billion USD). It is a historic boost for the Armed Forces. All services of

Recommendations from the working group on government transactions and the money market

In June 2023, the Ministry of Finance appointed a working group composed of experts from Norges Bank (Central Bank of Norway) and the Ministry of Finance to examine the effects of government transactions on the money market. The working group has

Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline in 2024

'The security situation nationally and internationally require that we strengthen our defence now. Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline this year. Norwegian and allied security is not to be taken for granted. We face a more dangerous and more

Annual Report 2023

Council on Ethics for the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global

Notification - CO2 tax - exemption for undertakings covered by the ETS

Notification - CO2 tax - exemption for undertakings covered by the ETS

Notification - excise duty on waste incineration - exemption for undertakings covered by the ETS

Notification - excise duty on waste incineration - exemption for undertakings covered by the ETS

Norway will implement new rules for taxation of large multinational enterprises

Today the Government put forward a Bill to the Norwegian parliament to implement internationally agreed rules on global minimum tax. This will deter profit shifting and ensure large business groups pay at least 15 per cent tax on their profits. The

Prop. 1 LS (2023–2024) - Taxes 2024

Prop. 1 LS (2023–2024) Proposition to the Storting (Bill and Draft Resolution) For the 2024 Budget Year

The National Budget 2024: A budget to safeguard Norwegian households

The budget for 2024 provides security and opportunity for people and businesses throughout Norway. There are expenditure increases in several areas due to war in Europe, a record number of refugees and higher prices. The Government’s priorities are

Meld. St. 1 (2023–2024) - The National Budget 2024

Meld. St. 1 (2023–2024) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Prop. 2 LS (2023–2024) - Resource rent tax on onshore wind power

The National Budget 2024: The Government will introduce a resource rent tax on onshore wind power from 2024

The Government is today presenting a modified bill for the introduction of a resource rent tax on onshore wind power from 2024. The proposal will ensure that a larger share of the value added in the wind power industry will accrue to society as a

The National Budget 2024: Key Figures in the National Budget 2024

The Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures at 8 am, prior to the publication of the budget at 9 am. More detailed projections will be published in the National Budget.

Identification of systemically important institutions

The Ministry of Finance has today decided that DNB ASA, Kommunalbanken AS, Nordea Eiendomskreditt AS and Sparebank 1 SR-Bank ASA shall be identified as systemically important institutions in Norway, as recommended by the Norwegian FSA.

IMF launches report on Anti-Money Laundering in the Nordic-Baltic region

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published a report today on various aspects of anti-money laundering work in the Nordic-Baltic region. Norwegian authorities have participated since the project began in 2021.

The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2023 has been completed

On 8 June, the IMF's delegation to Norway presented its yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy to the government.  The full report has now been concluded by the IMF Executive Board.

Adherence of the Government Pension Fund Norway (GPFN) to the Santiago principles

The Ministry of Finance has recently conducted an update of the self-assessments of the Government Pension Fund’s adherence to the Santiago Principles, cf. separate reviews of the GPFG and the GPFN, respectively. This self-assessment documents the

Adherence of the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) to the Santiago principles

The Ministry of Finance has recently conducted an update of the self-assessments of the Government Pension Fund’s adherence to the Santiago Principles, cf. separate reviews of the GPFG and the GPFN, respectively. This self-assessment documents the