Reports, plans and strategies

The Norwegian industry – competitiveness for a new time

In Spring 2025 the Norwegian Government presented a new white paper on industrial policy. The white paper on industrial policy describes the state of play for Norwegian industry and sets out political priorities for the future. This is a short

Meld. St. 25 (2019-2020) - Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2019, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation

Recommendation of 12 June 2020 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, approved in the Council of State the same day.

This white paper provides figures for exports of arms, ammunition and other military equipment and components, related technology and services for military use (shortened to ‘defence-related products’ in the restof this document) in 2019. It also

Meld. St. 1 (2025-2026)

The National Budget 2026

Chapter 2.2, 2.3 and 3.1

Declining birth rates in Norway: Development and possible policy measures for young adults

Interim report from the Birth Rate Committee

English summary

High-level Commission on the Legal Empowerment of the Poor

High-level Commission on the Legal Empowerment of the Poor Norway, with the support of the other Nordic countries, has taken the initiative to establish an international commission to strengthen the user and property rights of the poor. The

Report No. 23 to the Storting (2003-2004)

On Housing Policy - Summary in English

Report No. 23 to the Storting (2003-2004) - Summary in English (14.01.2005)

Electronic Services for Business and Industry

Plan of Action

The plan of action consolidates and supplements the principles and ambitions for 24-hour electronic administration, as laid down in the Report to the Storting (the Parliament) on ICT in the public sector in the area of services for business and

Norwegian Strategy on Invasive Alien Species

Strategy

Alien species are a growing problem in Norway. Globally, they are considered to beone of the most serious threats to biodiversity.

Norway in the North

The aim of Norway’s High North strategy is to ensure that North Norway is home to vibrant local communities where people want to live, and that enhance our national security and preparedness. International interest in the Arctic is growing as a

German-Norwegian Health Partnership

The German Federal Ministry of Health and the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services (hereinafter «The Sides») wish to enter a strategic partnership to enhance their close collaboration in the field of health, marked by a shared belief in

Return Strategy 2025 – 2030

Return is a central instrument in achieving one of the main objectives of the justice sector, namely that of controlled and sustainable immigration. The Ministry of Justice and Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has prepared a new

The Norwegian Government’s hydrogen strategy

Towards a low emission society

Norwegian assistance to South Africa

Norwegian assistance to South Africa Norway has a long historical relationship with South Africa, and today’s cooperative projects have roots in the broad support Norway gave to the fight against apartheid. Development cooperation between South

The EU Lisbon Strategy - A Norwegian Perspective (pdf 489 kb)

The EU Lisbon Strategy – A Norwegian Perspective (pdf 489 kb)

Action plan to combat domestic violence

Domestic violence against women and children is a serious and to some extent hidden social problem, which means that many people live lives of humiliation and indignity.

Migration and Integration 2021–2022

Report for Norway to the OECD.

The Norwegian Government's Action Plan on Gender and Sexual Diversity (2023–2026)

The goal of the new Action Plan for Gender and Sexual Diversity for the period 2023 to 2026 is to improve queer people's quality of life, safeguard their rights and contribute to greater acceptance of gender and sexual diversity. The plan sets out

Norwegian data centres - sustainable, digital powerhouses

Digital Throughout Life

National strategy to improve digital participation and competence in the population

We all need a safe place to call home - National strategy for sosial housing policies (2021-2024)

The national strategy for the social housing policy (2021-2024) comprise and target the efforts that central and local authorities carry out to help those that are disadvantaged in the housing market. Most people in Norway have good living