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Guidance note on ensuring respect for the humanitarian principles

As part of its work to ensure that the humanitarian principles are respected in the field, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has drawn up a guidance note on this issue, in consultation with a number of the organisations that receive funding from

Meld. St. 26 (2018 – 2019) Report to the Storting (white paper) - Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2018, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation

Recommendation of 7 June 2019 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, approved in the Council of State the same day.

This white paper describes Norway’s export control system for strategic goods and technology,1 and provides figures for exports of arms, ammunition and other military equipment and components, related technology and services for military use (

Response to the warning of the European Systemic Risk Board on vulnerabilities in the residential real estate sector in Norway

Response to the warning of the European Systemic Risk Board on vulnerabilities in the residential real estate sector in Norway

National strategy for libraries 2020-2023 - A space for democracy and self-cultivation

Libraries are houses of democracy: from the National Library of Norway to public libraries, school libraries, special libraries and research libraries. Together, they constitute an important part of the democratic infrastructure and are one of the

The kindergarten teaching profession – present and future

Summary of report developed by an expert group appointed by the Ministry of Education and Research

The Report on Energy Stocks in the Government Pension Fund Global

On 12 June, the Storting deliberated Meld. St. 14 (2018-2019), Energy Stocks in the Government Pension Fund Global. The report proposed omitting equity investments in companies classified as exploration and production companies from the benchmark

Report on Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse

In 2018, Norway ratified the Council of Europe Convention on Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (CETS 201). The Convention came into forcein Norway on 1 October 2018.

The Government’s action plan for green shipping

Norway will play a part in developing a sustainable shipping sector for the 21st century.

Meld. St. 27 (2018–2019) - Norway’s Role and Interests in Multilateral Cooperation

Meld. St. 27 (2018–2019) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Rules-based international cooperation makes the world safer and more stable. Norway’s security, economy and prosperity depends on it. At the same time, international cooperation is under pressure. The white paper on Norway’s role and interests in

Annual report 2018:  Implementing Norway’s National Action Plan 2015-2018

 Women, peace and security

This report concludes the reporting on the implementation of our national Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015-2018.

One digital public sector

Digitalisation shall promote a more efficient public sector, more value creation in the business sec-tor and, not least, a simpler everyday life for most people. The strategy defines the common goals and focus areas for digitalisation activities

Revised strategy for combating work-related crime (2019–)

The Government presented its strategy for combating work-related crime in 2015. The strategy was revised and updated in 2017, and it has now also been subject to a new revision in February 2019.

Meld. St. 24 (2018–2019) - Financial Markets Report 2019

Meld. St. 24 (2018 – 2019) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

Letter of condolence after the attacks in Sri Lanka

Letter of condolence from Prime Minister Erna Solberg to the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe,  after the attacks in Sri Lanka, 21.04.19.

Core curriculum – values and principles forprimary and secondary education

The core curriculum - values and principles for primary and secondary education and training - is part of the curriculum as laid down by Royal Decree on 1 September 2017, and pursuant to section 1-5 of the Education Act.

Response from Norway to the Reasoned Opinion on the Norwegian Reporting Obligation when hiring non-resident contractors

The Ministry of Finance's response to ESAs reasoned opinion on the Norwegian reporting obligations.

Meld. St. 20 (2018–2019) - The Government Pension Fund 2019

Meld. St. 20 (2018–2019) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Meld. St. 18 (2018–2019) - The health industry

Meld. St. 18 (2018–2019) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

How to achieve gender balance at the top in business

Tips for better gender balance at the top.

Sustainability indicators for Nordic towns

Sweco have made a report suggesting a selection of 30 different sustainability indicators for Nordic towns. The report is a part of the project "attractive towns" under the Nordic Council of Ministers.