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The Norwegian Defence Pledge

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

Prop. 87 S (2023–2024) - The Norwegian Defence Pledge

Long-term Defence Plan 2025–2036

Condemns North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile

Norway condemns North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile 2 April.

The Prime Minister's opening address on Norway and the Nordics in NATO

'The fact that we now can welcome Sweden and Finland, and for the first time in modern history have the whole Nordic family in the same military-political alliance, is of historic and magnificent proportions', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre NATO 75 years. Anniversary event in Oslo

Norway condemns the recent attack against the diplomatic premises of Iran in Damascus

Diplomatic premises and diplomatic and consular staff enjoy a special status under international law and must be protected.

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

State Secretary Kravik visited Venezuela

State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik visited the Venezuelan capital Caracas on 2 - 3 April.

Public consultation – NOU 2024:2: In interaction with nature – nature risk for industries, sectors and society at large in Norway

Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment is now having the report on public consultation.

Deadline for consultation: 30/06/2024 Status: Consultation is being processed

Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide on attacks in Gaza

‘I condemn the destruction of the Shifa hospital. Shifa has been the main hospital in Gaza. According to reports, hundreds of people have died as a result of the destruction, and the material damage is enormous,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

Bolstering Europe’s resilience by strengthening the single market

"While the four freedoms of the single market remain at the core of our cooperation, the EEA single market should also contribute to our common security".

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in Euractiv, 22 March 2024

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s address when the European Council marked the 30th anniversary of the EEA Agreement

"On behalf of Norway - now, what is confronting us, in terms of attack on a European country, an attack on our integrity and our values, we stand firmly with Europe. And we are ready to contribute in every respect to make Europe stronger to confront

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Bruxelles, 22 March 2024.

Remarks from the Norwegian Prime Minister on the UN Security Council resolution

Remarks from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on the UN Security Council resolution.

Statement at the Ministerial round table at the UN Commission on the Status of Women

State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær’s statement at Ministerial round table at the UN Commission on the Status of Women: “Mobilizing financing for gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. Policies and strategies to end women's and

By State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær

Meld. St. 14 (2023–2024) - National Transport Plan 2025–2036

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Norway and the EU enter into a green strategic industrial partnership

Norway and the EU today signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation on sustainable value chains, including land-based raw materials and batteries.

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.

Troika statement on South Sudan

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States, Norway, and the United Kingdom on South Sudan.

Ventyr SN II AS won the auction for the allocation of a project area for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II

Following a successful auction, it is Ventyr SN II AS, owned by Parkwind and Ingka-group, who will be the first to develop offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II. The winning bid in the auction is 115 øre/kWh. Two bidders participated in the auction.

Fifth Norwegian Action Plan Open Government Partnership (OGP)

Facilitating an open administration is a central priority for the Norwegian government. All citi-zens should be able to access information on how governments and municipalities work. Open government holds decision-makers accountable, it provides