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The Consumer Authority

The Consumer Authority (CA) is an independent administrative body with the responsibility of supervising measures in the market and seek to exert influence on traders to observe the regulatory framework.

Web page: https://www.forbrukertilsynet.no/english

The foundation for Sami policy

National laws and international conventions set the obligations towards the Sami population.

Report No. 20 to the Storting (2008-2009) - On the Management of the ­Government Pension Fund in 2008

Norway’s main priorities for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly

Instructions for the Norwegian delegation

The Times they are a-changing - a new European narrative on the adaptability of small places

November 28. 2025 at 10:00 - 15:00 in Nationaltheateret konferansesenter Haakon VIIs g. 9, Oslo, Norway

The child's place of residence and contact arrangements

Parents are free to agree on arrangements regarding parental responsibility, the child's place of residence, and access and contact arrangements. In the event of a separation, married and cohabiting parents with children under the age of 16 are

Child benefit

Those who have children under 18 years of age living permanently with them are entitled to child benefit. Child benefit is payable for each child without any means or needs testing and is tax-free.

Cash benefit for parents of infants

Families with children aged between one and two years who do not attend a kindergarten may receive a cash benefit.

Parental responsibility

Parental responsibility includes the rights and responsibilities of a parent in relation to the child or the property of the child. Parental responsibility shall be exercised according to the child’s interests and needs. The opinion of the child

Children moving or travelling abroad

Parental responsibility includes the rights and responsibilities of a parent in relation to the child or the property of the child. Special rules apply in situations where a parent and child intend to relocate to another country or to travel abroad.

Norway and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child from 20 November 1989 (the CRC) is the most important set of international rules we have for the protection of children's rights.

Jens Stoltenberg

Jens Stoltenberg is economist and politician. Secretary-General of NATO since 2014. State Secretary 12 November 1990-22 November 1991, Ministry of the Environment. Councillor of State 7 October 1993-25 October 1996, Chief of the Ministry of Industry

Tripartite Cooperation in the Labour Sector

The Government collaborates with the social partners to address various societal challenges. The four largest employee organisations (LO, Unio YS and Akademikerne) and the four largest employer organisations (NHO, KS, Virke, and Spekter) participate

Reporting issues of concern in external organizations

Norfund’s Whistleblowing channel Norec’s Whistleblowing channel Report a concern to Norad

Meld. St. 7 (2019–2020) - National Health and Hospital Plan 2020–2023

Adult Learning

Lifelong learning is an important principle of Norwegian education policy.

Who is responsible for what within the kindergarten sector?

The Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research, the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training, the County Governors, the municipalities and kindergarten owners are responsible for kindergartens.

Biotechnology – an Introduction

Biotechnology is defined as 'all technology that uses microorganisms, plant, animal, and human cells.' The Ministry of Health and Care Services is responsible for the part of biotechnology that involves human cells and also for parts of the Gene

Goals for International Cultural Policy

The Ministry of Culture and Equality aims to facilitate a broad range of cultural activity in Norway. The development of art and culture in Norway depends, among other things, on international influences and collaboration with actors and

Media Policy

The media is necessary for freedom of speech and a pillar of democracy.