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Unemployment Benefits

Unemployment benefits provide partial coverage of lost income during periods of unemployment.

Meld. St. 18 (2010-2011) - Learning together

Incentive schemes for attracting new electricity generation

The report in pdf

Minister of Foreign Affairs congratulates Erik Møse on appointment as Chair of Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

‘I would like to congratulate Erik Møse on his appointment as Chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Meld. St. 9 (2021–2022) - The Government Pension Fund 2022

Chapter 1

Enabling high Norwegian Gas Production

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved applications for revised production permits for the Oseberg, Troll and Heidrun fields.

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Emilie Kirkeby-Garstad as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl.

Statement on mass execution in Saudi Arabia

'The mass execution of 81 people in Saudi Arabia on 12 March is deeply concerning. Norway opposes the use of the death penalty under any circumstances. We call on Saudi Arabia to impose a moratorium on the use of death penalty as a first step

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has extended the appointment for Ms. Emma Svarva Giskås as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre as of 17 June 2022.

Mehl: ‘Norway wants refugees to be transferred from Moldova quickly’

‘It is important to Norway that we can begin transferring refugees from Moldova quickly,’ says Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl.

Norway strongly condemns North Korea's missile launch

‘Norway strongly condemns North Korea's missile launch on 24 March. This is a clear violation of several Security Council resolutions, and threatens regional and international security’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Offshore wind: Planning of the offshore grid and criterias for Utsira Nord

The government has decided to give Statnett the responsibility for the overall planning of the offshore grid. The government will use qualitative criterias in the allocation round of Utsira Nord.

Disappointed by education ban for girls

'Very disappointed by reports that Taliban's leadership continues to ban girls from secondary education', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Humanitarian assistance to Ukraine – how will it be used?

Norway has allocated NOK 2 billion to humanitarian efforts and assistance to refugees in connection with the crisis in Ukraine. Approximately NOK 1,3 billion has already been disbursed.

New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

‘It is important to continue exerting pressure on President Putin and the individuals and entities who gain the most from and support his regime. We have now also incorporated the latest package of sanctions imposed by the EU into Norwegian law. We

Announcement of new CO2 storage area

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announces a new area for CO2 storage in the North Sea. The announcement comes due to interest from the industry and is in accordance with CO2 storage regulations.

The Norwegian Government is tasking the National Criminal Investigation Service with assisting in the investigation of possible war crimes in Ukraine by the International Criminal Court

Norway is among several countries which believe that the acts of war in Ukraine should be investigated by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Emphasis on responsible health and care services, including in the event of an influx of persons from Ukraine.

In order to be able to manage a very high number of displaced persons from Ukraine to Norway, the Ministry of Health and Care Services is proposing to allow for temporary changes to healthcare legislation.

Consultation regarding adaptations and exemptions from the Child Welfare Act to handle the increase in refugees from Ukraine to Norway

The authorities are now planning for a large number of children to arrive in Norway at the same time. The current dispensation rules allow an increase in people in care centres. The services may become overwhelmed, nevertheless. The Ministry of

Norway to provide NOK 100 million to Moldova

‘Moldova, one of the poorest countries in Europe, has seen an influx of over 400.000 refugees and needs our support. We are allocating funding both for assistance to vulnerable refugees and to facilitate the efforts of the Moldovan authorities,’