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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Information for professional drivers: Trucker's guide
Important information that heavy vehicle operators need to know in order to drive safely in Norway.
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The coronavirus situation: Questions and answers about entry to Norway
Due to the covid-19 pandemic, Norway has introduced strict entry restrictions for foreigners.
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Import duties for agricultural products
Import duties to protect domestic agricultural production is an important instrument in the Norwegian agricultural policy. Most agricultural commodities produced in Norway are protected. At the same time, more than 80 % of agricultural imports
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International treaties and cooperation
Norway is a trading nation. In a global context, Norway has a small, open economy. The main trade organization Norway has joined is the World Trade Organization (WTO) based in Geneva. This organization establishes rules and rights for trade between
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Normal conditions for banks’ profit distribution going forward
As the uncertainty about the economic outlook has been reduced, Norwegian banks may distribute profits in accordance with the regular framework for profit distribution after 30 September.
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Child welfare service assistance measures for young persons between 18 and 25 years of age
The objective of providing assistance measures for the 18-25 age group is to give these young persons the necessary help and support during the transition to an independent adult life.
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Second round of the Venezuelan negotiation process
Joint statement by the Venezuelan parties following the second round of negotiations in Mexico City, 6-9 September 2021.
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Travel and combining vaccines
Vaccination is the way out of the pandemic, and the second dose offers good protection against serious illness and infection. Norway will continue to switch between the two mRNA vaccines, so that as many people as possible can be fully vaccinated as
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Country assessment for week 36 (6–12 September): Changes to entry restrictions for several countries and areas
The Norwegian Government has decided to introduce entry restrictions and a quarantine requirement for one country in Europe: Romania. No other changes are being made to the entry restrictions or quarantine requirements for countries and areas in
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Public consultation on proposed changes to the petroleum taxation system
The Government has today circulated proposed changes to the petroleum taxation system for public consultation. The main proposal is to adopt a cash-flow model for the special petroleum tax.
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Election observation
The purpose of election observation is to determine whether the election and the electoral process are in compliance with national and international legislation and other universal principles for democratic elections.
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New ambassadors from the Republic of Korea, Romania, Serbia and the Netherlands
Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 2 September 2021:
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Norges Bank shall set the countercyclical capital buffer rate
Today, the Government has decided that Norges Bank will be assigned the task of setting the countercyclical capital buffer rate on a regular basis. The Government has also decided that Norges Bank regularly shall advise the Ministry on the systemic
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Changes among the state secretaries
In today’s session of the Council of State, The King has appointed political adviser Therese Eia Lerøen as acting state secretary to Minister of Research and Higher Education Henrik Asheim, as of 13 September 2021 and in the period that state
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Committee on long-term perspectives for the Government Pension Fund Global
International developments and developments in global financial markets may be of importance for understanding risk in the management of the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG). Today, a Public Committee has been appointed to review which
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More vaccines approved in the COVID-19 certificate
The same measures will be eased for people who have been vaccinated using vaccines approved in the UK, the USA, or by WHO, as for people vaccinated using EMA-approved vaccines.
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Vaccination offered to 12 and 15-year-olds
The Norwegian Government has decided to offer a COVID-19 vaccine to children aged 12-15, in accordance with the recommendation from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. This age group will initially be offered one vaccine dose.
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Norway to remain at Step 3
Due to the infection rate and the considerable pressure on the municipalities, the Norwegian Government has decided to remain at Step 3 of the reopening plan until more people have been fully vaccinated.
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Entry restrictions eased for romantic partners and family members
Romantic partners and family members from countries outside the EU/EEA will be allowed to enter Norway from 12 September.
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Yemen’s Foreign Minister visits Norway
Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed bin Mubarak is visiting Norway today, as his first stop on a tour of Europe.