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Ministry of Culture and Equality maintains the overall national responsibility for archives, libraries and museums.

Meld. St. 7 (2025-2026)

The annual white paper on the Government Pension Fund for 2026.

Summary

Meld. St. 20 (2024–2025)

Promoting democracy, rule of law and human rights in Europe

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

Kostholdspartnerskapet (The Partnership for a Healthier Diet)

Since 2016, the food sector (industry organisations, food and drink manufacturers, the grocery trade, and the hospitality and food service sector) and the Ministry of Health and Care Services have cooperated to make it easier for consumers to choose

The Government’s commitment to the ocean and ocean industries

"Blue Ocean, Green Future"

The story of Norway is a tale of the ocean. The ocean contributes to value creation and employment alongour entire coast, and lays the foundation for some of our most innovative companies and knowledge communities. Through this document, the

Meld. St. 1 (2026–2027)

The National Budget 2027

Chapter 2.2, 2.3 and 3.1

Human rights for persons with intellectual disabilities

«It's about being seen and heard»

This is an EasyRead version of the white paper Meld. St. 8 (2022-2023)

National Budget 2027: NOK 300 million increase in mental health funding

The government proposes to increase funding for mental health services by NOK 300 million next year. The funding will support a range of measures, including increasing inpatient capacity in mental healthcare and establishing more easily accessible

Joint Statement by President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre on how to follow up the call for control over development of frontier AI models

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a virtual meeting for world leaders on how to follow up the call for control over development of frontier AI models.

Summary of Meld. St. 13 (2024–2025) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Prevention of extremism. Safety, trust, cooperation and democratic resilience.

This report to the Parliament is largely based on the Commission on Extremism’s description of the situation and knowledge base. The white paper also builds on the authorities’ work in the field over a number of years, as well as insight and

Annual Report 2025

Council on Ethics for the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global

Norwegian Airspace Strategy

The airspace is an important and valuable part of the Norwegian territory, in the same manner as the mainland territory and territorial waters. There is a need for clear rules governing the use of the airspace, taking into consideration increasingly

Meld. St. 1 (2026–2027) - The National Budget 2027

Chapter 2.2, 2.3 and 3.1

Norway mineral strategy

Tallinn Mechanism Rome Meeting Joint Statement

Tallinn Mechanism Member States and Observers met in Rome from October 29 to 30 for their biannual meeting under the Italian Chairship. Launched in 2023, the Tallinn Mechanism has become the leading international platform for coordinating civilian

Ukraine

Russia's war against Ukraine is a threat to international peace and security and represents a turning point for Europe. On this page you will find information from the Norwegian Government about the war in Ukraine.

International call for enhanced control of AI development

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre have launched an international call for control over development of frontier AI models. 22 leaders from around the world support the appeal. President Stubb and Prime

Meld. St. 23 (2022–2023) - Escalation Plan for Mental Health (2023–2033)

Meld. St. 23 (2022–2023) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Strategy for Norwegian humanitarian policy

The aim of Norwegian humanitarian policy is to save lives, alleviate suffering uphold human dignity and rights in humanitarian crises, in line with the humanitarian imperative. Norway shall be a leading donor country and humanitarian policy actor.

Global Cultural Cooperation (UNESCO, G20 and others)

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.