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IMF: Expect higher growth in the Norwegian economy

28/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

Economic growth will strengthen gradually and real incomes will increase, improving most households’ purchasing power. This is one of the conclusions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian

OECD on the Norwegian economy: High activity and lower inflation

20/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

OECD today published their biannual survey of the Norwegian economy, with recommendations on how the government should face important challenges ahead. The survey points to increasing activity in the Norwegian economy. It also emphasises the

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

14/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

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

The Government is changing the rules: Norway will grant collective protection to fewer Ukrainians

27/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

For two and a half years, the vast majority of people arriving from Ukraine have received temporary collective protection in Norway without individual consideration of each application by the authorities. Starting from today, applications from

The Blue Justice initiative celebrates 5 years!

11/06/2024 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss together with state secretary Bjørg Sandkjær (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites to a celebration conference that it

Norwegian Prime Minister meets family of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi

11/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met today with the family of Narges Mohammadi, this year’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Mr Støre congratulated the family personally and on behalf of the Norwegian Government, since Ms Mohammadi herself is being held

German Vise-Chancellor visits Norway

04/01/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Vise-Chancellor Robert Habeck meets Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland, Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre and Minister of Climate and Environment Espen Barth Eide will also be

Press conference: OECDs Economic Survey of Norway

17/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

On Thursday 20 June at 10:00 the OECD will present a new Economic Survey of Norway to Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (Centre Party).

Launch of Norway's new humanitarian strategy

15/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of Development Cooperation Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim will launch the government's new strategy for Norwegian humanitarian policy on Wednesday 15 May.

NOK 350 million in support to Moldova

07/05/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Norway is expanding its cooperation with Moldova and will provide a further NOK 350 million in support under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced the additional support during a meeting with Moldovan

The National Budget 2024: A budget to safeguard Norwegian households

06/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Finance

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

A greener industrial initiative for Norway

28/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The Norwegian Government’s Green Industrial Initiative will guide Norway’s economy through its greatest transition in modern times. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre, and Minister of Agriculture and

Norwegian Government apologises to Sámi reindeer herders on the Fosen peninsula

04/03/2023 News story Ministry of Energy

The Norwegian Government has apologised to the Sámi reindeer herders on the Fosen peninsula, acknowledging that the licences to build and operate wind farms in the area have a substantive negative impact on their ability to enjoy their own culture,

The National Budget 2023: A budget for security and fair distribution

06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

There is a war and an energy crisis in Europe. High inflation is affecting people’s lives. The Government’s response is a fair and responsible budget, which improves distribution and enhances security at a challenging time.

Revised National Budget: Sound economic governance

12/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

The Norwegian economy is unusually strong and employment is at a record low. At the same time, however, Omicron, high electricity prices and war in Europe have necessitated unforeseen financial allocations. In the Revised Budget, the government has

Norway recognises Palestine as a state

22/05/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will recognise Palestine as a state. In the midst of a war, with tens of thousands killed and injured, we must keep alive the only alternative that offers a political solution for Israelis and

New white paper highlights Sámi perspectives in public health work

19/03/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

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

Changes in the Government

16/10/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

The National Budget 2025: A budget that provides security for the population and country, and develops the whole of Norway

07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

Through the proposed National Budget for 2025, people will be financially better off, Norway’s preparedness against war and crime will be strengthened, and social and geographical differences will be reduced. Unemployment is still low, wages are

Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2024: Future Norway Needs New Solutions and More People Working

09/08/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

The government has today presented the report on Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2024, which discusses the main challenges for the Norwegian economy towards 2060. In this report, the government has set a goal to increase the share of