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The Norwegian Polar Institute

The Norwegian Polar Research Institute is the central state institution for the mapping and scientific investigations in polar regions, in addition to serving as the professional and strategic advisor for the central administration on environmental

Web page: http://www.npolar.no/en/

Expert group – AI and elections

The Government has appointed a fast-working expert group tasked with gathering experience of the 2024 elections and making recommendations on how Norway can prepare for the general election in 2025.

Norway’s efforts to promote peace in Afghanistan

In 2006, Norway decided to establish contact with the Taliban with the aim of encouraging the movement to take part in a political process with the Afghan authorities in power at the time.

Terminated general tax conventions between Norway and other states

Terminated general tax conventions for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion, and other international agreements regarding tax matters.

NOU 2022: 9 - The Norwegian Commission for Freedom of Expression Report

Summary

Prop. 67 L (2020–2021) - Amendments to the Election Act (assistance when voting)

In this Proposition, the Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation proposes certain amendments to Act no. 57 of 28 June 2002 relating to parliamentary and local government elections (the Election Act). The Ministry proposes an amendment to the

White Paper no. 12 (2020–2021) - White Paper no. 12 (2020–2021)

National minorities in Norway - A comprehensive policy

The purpose of this White Paper is to describe developments in policy in respect of national minorities over the past two decades and to outline how the Government can help to reinforce the languages, culture and situation of national minorities in

Celebrating World Ocean Day aboard Statsraad Lehmkuhl

To mark Norway’s candidacy to the Executive Board of UNESCO for the term 2025-2029, Norway’s Permanent delegation to UNESCO hosted an event as part of the Ocean Wonders Parade from Monaco to Nice.

Meld. St. 1 (2025–2026) - The National Budget 2026

Chapter 2.2, 2.3 and 3.1

Prop. 1 LS (2025–2026) - Taxes 2026 For the 2026 Budget Year

Chapter 1

Meld. St. 5 (2012-2013) - The EEA Agreement and Norway’s other agreements with the EU

NOU 2012: 16 - Cost-Benefit Analysis

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

Key Figures 2011: Overview and rates of direct and indirect taxes

Key figures for the Norwegian economy, main figures of the Fiscal Budget and rates of direct and indirect taxes.

The powerful and the powerless in the food supply chain

The powerful and the powerless in the food supply chain - summary (pdf, 431 Kb)

The Norwegian Government Pension Fund's adherence with the Santiago principles

Norway supports the international guidelines for sovereign wealth funds, the so called Santiago-principles or Generally Accepted Practices and Principles for Sovereign Wealth Funds (GAPP). The principles represent minimum standards which the

Meld. St. 37 (2012-2013) - Integrated Management of the Marine Environment of the North Sea and Skagerrak (Management Plan)

Meld. St. 37 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Norway’s International Efforts to Prevent and Combat Corruption

The guideline has been prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with contributions from other ministries and external stakeholders.

Meld. St. 22 (2024–2025) - The Government Pension Fund 2025

Executive summary

Meld. St. 20 (2024–2025) - Promoting democracy, rule of law and human rights in Europe

Meld. St. 20 (2024–2025) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Three decades ago, we experienced a strengthening of democratic values and multilateral co-operation. Today, the situation is starkly different. Globalisation has stalled amidst rising great power rivalry and deepening polarisation. We are