This is a list of selected plans and strategies from The Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministries.
Plans and strategies
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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.
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Grave situation in Myanmar
On 1 February, Myanmar’s military carried out a coup against the country’s democratically elected government, detaining members of the Government, politicians, journalists, and representatives of civil society organisations.
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Expert group to examine how climate change, climate policy and the green transition may affect the Government Pension Fund Global
Climate and environmental matters have for many years been a key part of the Ministry of Finance's work with the investment strategy for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) and the Fund framework. The Ministry is appointing an expert group to
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Global travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be extended
The global travel advice will be extended to apply until 15 April 2021.
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Regulations of 15 January 2016 No. 35 on the manufacturing and the placing on the market of recreational craft and personal watercraft
Requirements for economic operators on the manufacturing and the placing on the market of recreational craft and personal watercraft. Language requirement for DoC for craft and engine, and for Owner’s manual.
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Regulations of 30 August 2016 No. 1042 on marine equipment
Requirements for economic operators on the manufacturing and the placing on the market of marine equipment
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Offshore wind – licensing process after January 1, 2021
From January 1, 2021 the Regulation to the Offshore Energy Act entered into force, and the areas Utsira Nord and Sørlige Nordsjø II were opened for offshore renewables. Many have requested information on the licensing process for offshore wind power
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Efforts to promote freedom of religion or belief
Freedom of religion or belief means that all people have the freedom to practise their religion or belief, either alone or in community with others, in public or in private. It also covers the freedom to convert to another religion, to question
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Sexual orientation and gender identity in the context of human rights
Lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LHBTI) people experience serious violations of their human rights throughout the world. They are excluded from educational institutions, the labour market and health services; they are
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The Bergen outbreak: Strict measures in Bergen and surrounding municipalities
Bergen and its neighbouring municipalities are currently experiencing an outbreak of both the UK variant and the South African variant of the coronavirus. They have therefore asked the Government to implement enhanced infection control measures.
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Studs on winter tires
The technical requirements according to Directive 2007/46/EC are implemented through this regulation
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Lighting equipment for vehicles
The technical requirements according to Directive 2007/46/EC are implemented through this regulation. Requirements for lights in addition to UNECE 48 and sound signal.
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Regulation No 817 of 5 July 2012 on approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (bilforskriften)
The technical requirements according to Directive 2007/46/EC are implemented through this regulation
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Statement on Libya
'It's an important step for Libya today, as the dialogue forum Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) has elected an interim government. Norway looks forward to cooperating with the Government of national unity and appreciates the tireless efforts
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Changes in the travel advice for countries and areas in the Nordic region
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is maintaining its global advice against non-essential travel to all countries apart from those for which an exception has been made. The travel advice currently applies until 1 March 2021 and may be extended. Based
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Changes among the political advisers
In today’s session of the Council of State, the Crown Prince regent has appointed political adviser Saliba Andreas Korkunc as state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services Bent Høie.
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Changes among the state secretaries
In today’s session of the Council of State, The Crown Prince Regent has made changes in the list of state secretaries.
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Negative coronavirus test required before arrival in Svalbard
The entry rules to Svalbard have been tightened. A negative test result from a coronavirus test taken in Norway within 24 hours before the scheduled departure time is now required. The test must have been taken on mainland Norway. All unnecessary
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Product Contact Point: Contact form
You can always contact the product contact point if you have questions on Norwegian rules and regulations.
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Declaration of chemical substances to the Product Register
The Product Register is the official register of hazardous chemicals in Norway, and is administered by the Norwegian Environment Agency. The data is used by the authorities to monitor chemicals, perform risk analyses related to chemical substances,