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The 8 Nordic-Baltic countries publish report on large financial crisis simulation exercise

Over a period of five days in the autumn of 2024, the Nordic-Baltic Stability Group (NBSG ) conducted a financial crisis simulation exercise across its 8 member countries. The goal of the exercise was to test collaboration and coordination across

Revised national budget 2025: Stable governance in uncertain times

In the revised national budget, the government maintains the course set in the budget passed before Christmas. The most significant changes stem from the unanimous decision in Parliament to significantly increase support for Ukraine and from the

The National Budget 2026: Key figures in the National Budget for 2026

To secure equal access to macroeconomic indicators that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance will publish selected key figures before the National Budget is presented at 10 am. More detailed projections will be published in the budget.

Norway bans marketing of unhealthy food and drinks to children

A regulation that prohibits the marketing of unhealthy food and drinks that is particularly aimed at children has today entered into force.

Stricter subsistence rules for family immigration

The Norwegian Government is increasing the subsistence requirement for family immigration by approximately NOK 65,000. From 1 February 2025, the general rule will be that one must have an annual income of approx. NOK 400,000 in order to be able to

Ethical guidelines

The Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) has been subject to guidelines for observation and exclusion since 2004. The guidelines have since been further developed, most recently in 2021 on the basis of recommendations in NOU 2020: 7 Values and

National budget 2013

The National Budget will be presented for the Parliament (Storting) October 8th 2012. The National Budget presents the Government's programme for the implementation of economic policy and projections for the Norwegian Economy.

The Council on Ethics

The Council on Ethics was established by Royal Decree 19 November 2004. The Council on Ethics provides an evaluation of whether investments in specified companies are inconsistent with the ethical guidelines.

Conclusions of the Mission

Meld. St. 18 (2024–2025) - When trouble strikes abroad

Meld. St. 18 (2024–2025) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Translation from Norwegian. For information only.

One year after the white paper on industry: Growth in an uncertain time

Last year saw growth in Norwegian industry in terms of both production, revenue, and exports. The outlook going forward is also largely positive. At the same time, differences between industries are significant, and international instability creates

Norway and Germany to strengthen cooperation in the space sector

Today, Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth and Germany’s Minister of Research, Technology and Space, Dorothee Bär, met in Tromsø to sign the mandate for a new working group tasked with following up bilateral cooperation. Launch

Statement from the Prime Minister following the drone and missile attacks against Kyiv

Norway condemns Russia’s massive drone and missile attacks against Kyiv overnight. In the morning hours, I have been in contact with President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Svyrydenko to convey our support. This attack is of a scale and character we

The Norwegian Government proposes several changes to rules to address the refugee situation

Today the Norwegian Government is sending proposals for several changes to rules out for consultation. This is part of the work to prepare to receive tens of thousands of refugees in Norway. The Norwegian Government wants to ensure that the rules

Condolences from the Government on the death of King Harald V

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre conveyed the Government’s condolences in connection with the death of His Majesty King Harald V at the extraordinary meeting of the Council of State at the Royal Palace. The Government thanks King Harald for his

Støre met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Oslo this evening.

Guidelines for election observers

The Ministry has drawn up guidelines for election observation in Norway. The guidelines contains both Norwegian and English text. It provides information about the procedure for applying for accreditation, what can be observed during elections, and

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.

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

Norway's Prime Minister

The Norwegian Constitution of 4 November 1814 introduced the title “statsminister” (literally “minister of state”, while translated into English as “prime minister”) for the presiding member of the Government, according to Swedish practice.