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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

Global Disability Summit 16–17 February 2022

11/02/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway, Ghana, and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) will co-host the Global Disability Summit 2022 on Wednesday 16 February from 14:00-17:00 and Thursday 17 February from 14:00-17:30. The summit will be held on a digital platform and will

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

Ukrainians in Norway need to register

25/04/2022 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Registration with the police is Ukrainians’ ticket to Norwegian society.

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

Press conference with the Minister of Petroleum and Energy and EU Commissioner for energy

26/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland and EU Commissioner for energy, Kadri Simson, will meet the press in connection with Simson's visit to Norway on Thursday 27th October.

Twentieth anniversary of Oslo Forum – annual retreat on conflict mediation and peace processes

08/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Some 100 conflict mediators, high-level decision makers, experts and peace process actors from around the world will gather outside Oslo on 13-14 June to exchange experience of peace diplomacy and to discuss some of today’s most complex conflicts.

Prime Minister Støre spoke with President Putin

31/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a one-hour telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday morning.

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.

Press invitation: Press briefing with Norwegian and British Minister of Defense after JEF meeting

10/06/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

14.-15. June, leaders from the ten countries in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) will participate in meetings and a table-top exercise in Oslo. After the conclusion of the exercise, Minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram and his British colleague

Press Conference with Olaf Scholz and Jonas Gahr Støre (19.00)

14/08/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Oslo 15 August. After the meeting, approximately 19.00, they meet the press. Watch the press conference here Monday 15 August at 19.00.

Press Conference with the Nordic Prime Ministers and the Chancellor of Germany (17.15)

14/08/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

The Nordic Prime Ministers Magdalena Andersson, Mette Frederiksen, Sanna Marin, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Jonas Gahr Støre and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meet the press in Oslo. Watch the press conference here Monday 15 August at 17.15.

Press conference with the Nordic Prime Ministers (14.45)

14/08/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

The Nordic Prime Ministers Magdalena Andersson, Mette Frederiksen, Sanna Marin, Katrín Jakobsdóttir and Jonas Gahr Støre meet the press after the first part of the informal Nordic Prime Minister-meeting in Oslo. Watch the press conference here

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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