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Expert group tasked with looking at how artificial intelligence can influence democratic elections

2024 is a historic election year. Never before have so many voters gone to the polls all over the world. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is developing rapidly, which may increase the spread of disinformation and have an undesirable

New white paper highlights Sámi perspectives in public health work

The Government believes that public health policy has paid too little attention to factors that affect public health and living conditions in the Sámi population. This will change with the white paper that was passed in the Council of State on

Norway steps up efforts to combat anti-Semitism

Jews in Norway continue to experience hostile attitudes and anti-Semitism, and in recent weeks the extent of these incidents has increased in the wake of the war in Gaza. The Government has now announced a new action plan against anti-Semitism that

Norway remains committed to an open, global, and free Internet

Norway is actively engaged in Internet Governance and cooperates closely with other states and actors. The overall vision is that the Internet needs to continue to be an open and free arena where everyone can freely give and receive information and

Useful security advice for candidates running for election to municipal and county councils

The Ministry has sent out an information brochure to all candidates in the 2023 municipal and county council elections.

The Norwegian Government's Action Plan on Gender and Sexual Diversity (2023–2026)

The goal of the new Action Plan for Gender and Sexual Diversity for the period 2023 to 2026 is to improve queer people's quality of life, safeguard their rights and contribute to greater acceptance of gender and sexual diversity. The plan sets out

Shutdown of e-mail solution following cyberattack

A new e-mail solution is being deployed for employees at 12 ministries today and the old e-mail solution is being shut down. This is an important and necessary security measure following a cyberattack on the ICT system for the 12 ministries.

Ministries hit by cyber-attacks

The Norwegian Government Security and Service Organisation (DSS) has detected a cyber-attack on the ICT platform used by 12 ministries. The matter is currently being investigated by the police.

Building momentum towards the SDG Summit

The 2030 Agenda is in a deep crisis. It is still possible to deliver on our promises, but the time for ambitious leadership is now. Norway therefore looks forward to the SDG Summit in September, and a meeting that can unlock the potential for

By Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Sigbjørn Gjelsvik National Statement at the Opening of the High-level Segment of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), 17 July 2023.

Knowledge acquisition on electronic and internet-based solutions for voting

On behalf of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Oslo Economics and Norwegian Computing Centre have prepared a knowledge acquisition on electronic and internet-based solutions for voting

Meld. St. 27 (2022–2023) - A good life throughout Norway – regional and rural policy for the future

Meld. St. 27 (2022–2023) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Prop. 112 S (2022–2023) - The municipal proposition 2024 – chapter 4

4 The General Purpose Grant Scheme for the county authorities

In the municipal proposition, the Norwegian government presents its policy for the municipal sector. The new General Purpose Grant Scheme for county authorities was presented in Proposition 112 S (2022-2023) and has been translated.

Norway bids to host Internet Governance Forum 2025

The Norwegian government announced today its bid to host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in 2025. The IGF is a global platform for multistakeholder discussions on internet governance and policy. Norway aims to unite the international community

NOU 2023: 9 - System of Generalist Municipalities

The Norwegian government appointed by royal decree in October 2020 a committee with the assignment to assess how the municipal system works, and to consider alternatives to this system. The committee delivered its Official Norwegian Report (NOU 2023

Migration and Integration 2021–2022

Report for Norway to the OECD.

NOU 2022: 10 - The General Purpose Grant Scheme for municipalities

Chapter 5–7

In May 2020, the Norwegian government appointed a committee by royal decree with the assignment to carry out a comprehensive review of the General Purpose Grant Scheme for municipalities. In its report, the committee makes an assessment of the

Norwegian businesses and organisations donating digital equipment to Ukraine

“Being able to communicate with loved ones by phone or via the internet is essential for temporarily dispaced citizens in Norway and for people still in Ukraine. I am therefore very pleased that Norwegian businesses and organisations are donating

Proposal aims to make it easier to find homes for Ukrainian refugees

The government has put forward a proposal to introduce emergency powers in the Planning and Building Act to speed up the process of welcoming and finding homes for refugees from Ukraine.

The Norwegian Government proposes allocating a further NOK 200 million to increase digital security in 2022

Russia’s attack on Ukraine has created a new security policy situation, which also means that digital attacks against Norway have become more likely. ‘We must strengthen civil emergency preparedness against cyber attacks, and the Norwegian

The Norwegian Government wants to strengthen civil emergency preparedness

The Norwegian Government is following up its political platform regarding increasing emergency preparedness. The situation in Ukraine has intensified tensions and created uncertainty, making it necessary to implement civil measures quickly. Today