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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in Lebanon

06/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am deeply concerned about the escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Continuing Nordic cooperation on returns

06/03/2026 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

On the invitation of Sweden, the ministers responsible for migration from the Nordic Countries met in the margins of the Justice and Home Affairs Council to further strengthen the Nordic cooperation on migration and return policies.

Changes among the state secretaries

06/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Sigrid Ina Simonsen as acting state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Agnete

Discrimination based on ethnicity, religion or belief

05/03/2026 Article Ministry of Culture and Equality

The Government works to prevent and combat racism and ethnic discrimination in Norwegian society. Racism and discrimination are obstacles for an equal society and hinders individual opportunities. Racism and discrimination create insecurity and lead

New Climate Agreement Between Norway and Jordan

04/03/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

Norway and Jordan have signed a new agreement on climate. The agreement can help reduce emissions from the waste sector in Jordan.

Threat level in Norway remains unchanged

03/03/2026 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The police and the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) continuously assess the very serious situation linked to Iran and its impact on Norway. PST assesses the threat level in Norway as unchanged.

The first Ukrainians to arrive will have their residence permits extended again

03/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

Displaced persons from Ukraine who have had temporary collective protection in Norway for four years will have their residence permits extended for a fifth year. This will take place in the same manner as previous extensions.

Foreign policy address to the Storting 2026

03/03/2026 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide held at the Storting

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the war in the Middle East

02/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘We are now witnessing an extremely serious situation rapidly unfolding in the Middle East’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Anti-corruption

Topic Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Corruption poses a serious threat to democracy, rule of law, human rights and national security. Corruption can hinder economic development, distort competition and severely undermine the trust in individuals and institutions. Preventing and

Changes among the political advisers

02/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Ada Camilla Lassen-Urdahl is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sigrun Aasland.

Statement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre about the situation in the Middle East

28/02/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The situation in the Middle East is very serious and profoundly concerning. I am deeply worried that further escalation may lead to widespread war in the region.

Prime Minister gains new insight into use of drones and emerging technologies in Ukraine

28/02/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

Drones are playing a key role in the war in Ukraine, and the Government is planning to provide more than NOK 12 billion in support to Ukraine in 2026 for the procurement of drones and autonomous systems. During his visit to Kyiv, Prime Minister

Norway and UNFPA Discuss Mounting Pressure on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

27/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are under mounting pressure worldwide. As attacks on gender equality intensify and global aid landscapes shift, Norway’s Minister for International Development met this week with UNFPA Executive

Changes among the state secretaries

27/02/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Mr. Øyvind Grøslie Wennesland as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Halvard Hølleland, is on leave.

The government proposes restrictions for Ukrainian men

26/02/2026 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

The Labour government intends to tighten the rules on residence for displaced persons from Ukraine. Ukrainian men between 18 and 60 years of age will no longer be granted temporary collective protection.

Multilateral Convention to implement BEPS Measures (MLI)

26/02/2026 Article Ministry of Finance

Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting.

Global Cultural Cooperation (UNESCO, G20 and others)

26/02/2026 Article Ministry of Culture and Equality

The Ministry of Culture and Equality works globally with cultural policy, and Norway has ratified and engages with several UNESCO conventions in the cultural field.

First Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit of 2026

26/02/2026 News story Ministry of Agriculture and Food

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened for its first deposit event of 2026 this week.

Statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission report on El Fasher

26/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement from the foreign ministers of the Sudan Core Group on the UN Fact Finding Mission (FFM) report on El Fasher.