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Continued strong Norwegian support for Ukraine's war of self-defence

'Ukraine is our top priority and will remain so for a long time to come. Norway will stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes', says Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Revised National Budget: NOK 250 million to bolster the Northern Norway Regional Health Authority

As part of its revised national budget, the Norwegian government is proposing an increase in its funding to the Northern Norway Regional Health Authority through a permanent grant of NOK 250 million. This proposal is in light of the challenging

Revised National Budget: Waiting times to be reduced – the government strengthens hospitals with NOK 2 billion

The government wants to reverse the trend and reduce hospital waiting times. This is why it is proposing total additional funding of NOK 2 billion for hospitals in its revised national budget.

Revised National Budget 2024: A budget to provide security in demanding times

Defence and security are the priorities in the Norwegian government’s proposal for the Revised National Budget. The government’s most important duty is to safeguard its people. Defence capability will be strengthened with a historic budget increase

Strong Norwegian support for Red Cross hospital in Gaza

Together with Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross Anne Bergh, Minister for Development Cooperation Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, has received a briefing on the newly opened field hospital in Rafah. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: Strong warning against a military operation in Rafah

Gaza is a manmade disaster. Words cannot describe the suffering of the 2.3 million people of Gaza, who have endured extremely difficult circumstances during the past seven months. Despite the many calls from the international community, Israel

Strengthened cooperation between Norway and Switzerland on CCS and CDR

Today, Norway and Switzerland signed a Declaration of Intent to strengthen cooperation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removals between our two countries.

NOU 2024: 2 - In interaction with nature

– Nature risk for industries, sectors and society at large in Norway

Meld. St. 26 (2023–2024) - Svalbard

Meld. St. 26 (2023–2024) Report to the Storting (white paper)

The Government regularly presents reports (white papers) to the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament), that review all aspects of the governance of Svalbard (Svalbard white papers) to lay the foundation for stable and predictable management. There

Women, Peace and Security

Norway’s fifth National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security sets out the government’s policy for implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1325, related resolutions and the broader women, peace and security (WPS) agenda nationally and

Norway increasing support for civilian population in Gaza

‘There are horrific images and tragic accounts coming out of Gaza now. The scale of suffering and destruction is enormous. According to the UN, almost 500 children have been killed. This is completely unacceptable. Norway is now providing an

Norway increases support for civilians in Sudan

‘The humanitarian situation in Sudan is catastrophic. More than five million people have been forced to flee their homes since the war broke out. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 20 million for food, water and protection to help civilians

Changes in the Government

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

Grave concern over the situation in Sudan

‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Sudan, six months after the war’s outbreak. More than 5 million people have been forced to flee, schools are still closed and children in particular are exposed to great danger,’ Minister of

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Herman Høgby Robertsen has been appointed political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

Updated Announcement for Offshore Wind at Sørlige Nordsjø II and Utsira Nord

Due to the process of notifying state aid for the offshore wind areas Sørlige Nordsjø II and Utsira Nord to the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA), the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is adjusting the announcement of the project area for offshore

Statement from Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Russia's attack in Hroza

‘Russia's horrendous attack in Hroza is yet another demonstration of their complete lack of respect for civilian lives, international law and the UN charter. Each of these attacks must be condemned and Russia must be held responsible’, said Minister

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

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

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