Office of the Prime Minister

Jonas Gahr Støre (Lab.)

Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister assists the Prime Minister in leading and coordinating the work of the Norwegian Government.
Undertegning av forsvarsavtale.

Norway and France sign mutual defence agreement

Press release 27/05/2026

Today, Norway and France have signed a comprehensive defence agreement under which the two countries commit to come to each other’s aid should the need arise. Together with nine other European countries, Norway will also participate in a process to determine how France’s nuclear weapons can contribute to security and deterrence in Europe.

Statsministeren står på scenen foran folkemengden på Torgallmenningen.

The Prime Minister's speech at opening of the Bergen International Festival

Speech/statement 27/05/2026

'Culture must be seen and heard, and felt and remembered. And we must wonder at it and revel in it – and we must scrutinise it. Because good art is not indifferent. Good art is real life,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

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