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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Changes among the political advisers
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Emilie Kirkeby-Garstad as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl.
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A new normal for Norway
The Norwegian economy is booming. COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and we are heading out of the pandemic. Economic growth is strong, unemployment is low. A shortage of labor is leading to mounting pressure. At the same time, the war in Ukraine
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The Norwegian Government is decentralising asylum registration in connection with the war in Ukraine
Due to the large number of Ukrainian refugees in Europe, the Norwegian Government is now making sure that asylum seekers can register at several locations throughout the country. This will make it easier for Ukrainians to apply for asylum wherever
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Temporary collective protection for Ukrainian refugees
Today the Norwegian Government has enacted a scheme to offer temporary collective protection for one year to people displaced from Ukraine. This scheme primarily covers Ukrainian citizens who were resident in Ukraine until the war broke out.
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The refugee crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
By Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl Address to the Storting on 10 March 2022
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Norway seeking seat on UNESCO Executive Board
Norway is the Nordic region’s candidate for a seat on the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the period 2025-2029.
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Statement of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union regarding Barents Euro-Arctic cooperation
Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine.
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Statement by the European Union, Iceland and Norway regarding the Northern Dimension policy
The European Union, Iceland and Norway have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine. By its unprovoked and unjustified military actions, Russia is grossly violating international law and
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Norway sending large shipment of medical supplies to Ukraine
There is a rapidly increasing need for medical supplies in Ukraine and its neighbouring countries. The war has led to shortages of all kinds of medicines, ranging from common painkillers to vital medicines such as insulin, heart medications and
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Norway increases funding for UN efforts to assist Ukrainian refugees
Norway is allocating NOK 250 million to UN efforts to provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Ukraine’s neighbouring countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt announced the allocation during her meeting with the UN
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Report with assessment and recommendations concerning objects impounded August 24, 2021
Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, March 2022.
The Ministry of Culture and Equality has received a report from the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo with expert assessment regarding the cultural objects that were seized by the police upon request from Iraqi authorities August 24, 2021.
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The Safe Schools Declaration
The Safe Schools Declaration was developed through a process led by Argentina and Norway, with the objective of avoiding military use of schools and strengthen protection of children and education in conflict. The declaration was launched at the
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Terje Aasland appointed new Minister of Petroleum and Energy
Terje Aasland from Skien is the new Minister of Petroleum and Energy after Marte Mjøs Persen. He is a certified powerline worker, has been a parliament representative for 16 years and has been the leader of the of the parliament's Standing Committee
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Changes among the political advisers
After the changes in the Government today, the Office of the Prime Minister has made changes among the political advisers.
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Changes among the state secretaries
In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes in the list of state secretaries.
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Changes in the Government
In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.
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Forsvarsministeren avlyser Sverige-reise
Forsvarsminister Odd Roger Enoksen må avlyse sin planlagte reise til Stockholm 8.-9. mars på grunn av korona. Enoksen skulle etter planen hatt møter med sin svenske kollega.
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Update on the situation in Ukraine by the Minister of Justice and Public Security
(Must be compared with speech delivered) Millions of people have escaped from their lives and homes in Ukraine. The war is becoming bloodier every day; families have been torn asunder, and terrible images of fleeing mothers and frightened children
By Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl March 4, 2022
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– Worrying reports of detentions in Russia
'There are worrying reports of widespread detentions of peaceful demonstrators in Russia', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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War against Ukraine affects relations with Russia
Norway is reducing its contact with the Russian authorities to a minimum as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This is in line with the actions of other European countries and allies. Cooperation that is essential to ensure Norway’s safety