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Management Provisions

22/07/2019 Article Ministry of Finance

The framework for the Government Pension Fund and the management of fund assets are laid down by Act of Parliament and guidelines with supplementary provisions.

OECD’s assessment of the Norwegian Economy

20/06/2024 Article Ministry of Finance

Every eighteen months the OECD presents a survey of the Norwegian economy. This survey is based on the Secretariat’s study prepared for the annual review of Norway by the Economic and Development Review Committee.

Carbon capture and storage - CCS

Topic Ministry of Energy

Various governments have worked to realize a full-scale project for capture, transport and storage of CO2 (CCS) in Norway. The Norwegian Parliament approved the full-scale CO2 management project in Meld. St. 33 (2019-2020) Longship - capture,

Overview of document types

22/11/2024 Article Government.no

The Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministries publish several different document types.

Elections and democracy

Topic Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has the overall responsibility for the conduct of elections and for matters relating to local government and local democracy.

The Ocean

Topic Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The Government is committed to the oceans and Norway is playing a leading role in the global efforts to promote clean and healthy oceans. Approximately 225,000 Norwegians work in the three large ocean industry sectors; petroleum, seafood and

Combating Negative Social Control and Honor Based Violence in Norway

13/02/2025 Article Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

Negative social control and honor based violence are serious societal issues that threaten fundamental human rights and individual freedom.

The Central Government's Outstanding Debt

06/10/2023 Article Ministry of Finance

The Central Government's Outstanding Debt contains tables describing the debt issued by the State of Norway.

Questions and answers about Norwegian immigration policy

01/12/2023 Article Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

How is responsibility divided between the Ministry, the Directorate of Immigration and the Immigration Appeals Board?

History of the Ministry of Culture and Equality

22/10/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and Equality

The Ministry of Culture and Equality was established in 1982 under the name Ministry of Culture and Science. Prior to that date, the Ministry of Church and Education bore national responsibility for Norwegian cultural affairs. Since then, the

Diplomatic relations

01/09/2023 Article Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Oslo Diplomatic List Diplomat in Norway. The purpose of this booklet is to provide information to diplomats and their families on how the various privileges and immunities under the Vienna Conventions are implemented in Norway, and to offer

IMF and Norway

05/07/2024 Article Ministry of Finance

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 190 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce

Responsible investing

Topic Ministry of Finance

Responsible investing is an integrated part of the management of the Government Pension Fund. The purpose is to safeguard and promote the Fund's financial interests by promoting responsible business conduct and long-term value creation in the

Centre for integrity in the Defence Sector (CIDS)

11/07/2025 Article Ministry of Defence

CIDS aims to promote and strengthen professional integrity and good governance in the defence and security sector, both in allied and partner countries.

New initiative in the healthcare industry with more than 40 measures

12/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Health and Care Services

The Minister of Trade and Industry and the Minister of Health and Care Services presented on 23 August a Roadmap for the Health Industry. The 41 measures in the the Roadmap will contribute to profitable business development and sustainable health

Changes among the state secretaries

13/01/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Bent-Joacim Bentzen as state secretary to Minister of Defence, Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram. Mr. Benzen is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.

Norway takes over as Chair of the Arctic Council

11/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘We are looking forward to chairing the Arctic Council for the next two years. It is vital that the Arctic Council maintains its role as the most important multilateral forum for addressing issues relating to the Arctic,’ said Minister of Foreign

Norway signs framework-agreement for joint ammunition-procurement

20/03/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

On March 20st, Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) signs a framework agreement which allows the European Defense Agency (EDA) to acquire ammunition on behalf of the signatory countries.

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the volatile situation in Israel and Palestine

23/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'As we enter holiday seasons for Muslims, Jews and Christians alike, the situation in Israel and Palestine is fragile. I urge all actors to refrain from statements and actions that fuel tensions,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

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