White papers

Meld. St. 30 (2015–2016) - From reception centre to the labour market – an effective integration policy

White paper on integration policy. The white paper outlines how Norway's integration policy and measures should be organised to ensure that newly-arrived immigrants with refugee backgrounds enter the labour market or start an education without delay and acquire a permanent connection to the labour market.

Meld. St. 29 (2015–2016) - Financial Markets Report 2015

The white paper includes an assessment of the financial stability outlook in Norway, a discussion of a holistic approach to financial markets policy, and a summary of implemented regulatory changes in 2015. It also includes a review of Norges Bank’s conduct of monetary policy.

Meld. St. 23 (2015–2016) - The Management of the Government Pension Fund in 2015

Meld. St. 4 (2015–2016) - Better Taxation – A Tax Reform for Transformation and Growth

An unofficial English translation of the summary chapter, Chapter 1, of the Report to the Storting No. 4 (2015–2016)

Meld. St. 37 (2014–2015) - Global security challenges in Norway’s foreign policy

Terrorism, organised crime, piracy and cyber threats

This is the first white paper to take a coherent approach to global security challenges, security and development policy. The Government has chosen to focus on four areas: terrorism, organised crime, piracy and cyber threats. These all have serious consequences for international stability and development, and constitute threats to our security both here in Norway and to Norwegian interests abroad. Norway will help to prevent, respond to and combat these security challenges internationally by exchanging knowledge and analysis more frequently and extensively at national and international level, and by helping to build capacity in vulnerable states and areas. Security and development are closely linked. For this reason, the Government intends to make greater use of foreign policy instruments to prevent and address global security challenges in the years ahead.

Meld. St. 35 (2014–2015) - Working together: Private sector development in Norwegian development cooperation

Meld. St. 35 (2014 – 2015) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

In the white paper Working together: Private sector development in Norwegian development cooperation (Meld. St. 35 (2014–2015)), the Government sets out how it will intensify its efforts to create an enabling environment for private sector investments in poor countries, and establish new schemes for public–private cooperation. The Government will also offer more information and advice for Norwegian companies operating in challenging markets. In countries that have substantial Norwegian investments, the Government wishes to cooperate more closely with the private sector on measures that can increase the local economic spill-over effects generated by Norway’s engagement, making the development impact of this engagement greater.

Meld. St. 32 (2014–2015) - Norwegian Interests and Policy in the Antarctic

This is the first time a Norwegian Government has presented a white paper that provides a complete overview of Norway's interests and policy in the Antarctic. Norwegian Antarctic policy is based on recognition of the need to maintain Norway's sovereignty claims, combined with efforts to ensure that international cooperation under the Antarctic Treaty System is effective and stable.

Meld. St. 29 (2014–2015) - Globalisation and trade: Trade policy challenges and opportunities for Norway

Meld. St. 29 (2014–2015) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

The white paper presents ongoing changes in the Norwegian and global economy, as well as global trade cooperation. It also discusses the consequences these changes have on the Norwegian efforts to negotiate and take advantage of trade agreements in order to promote Norwegian interests.

Meld. St. 26 (2014–2015) - The primary health and care services of tomorrow – localised and integrated

Meld. St. 21 (2014–2015) - The Management of the Government Pension Fund in 2014

Meld. St. 21 (2014–2015) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Meld. St. 20 (2014–2015) - Update of the integrated management plan for the Barents Sea–Lofoten area including an update of the delimitation of the marginal ice zone

Meld. St. 20 (2014–2015) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Meld. St. 13 (2014–2015) - New emission commitment for Norway for 2030 – towards joint fulfilment with the EU

Meld. St. 10 (2014–2015) - Opportunities for All: Human Rights in Norway’s Foreign Policy and Development Cooperation

Meld. St. 10 (2014–2015) Report to the Storting (white paper)

The white paper sets out the main priorities of Norway’s efforts to promote human rights in its foreign policy and development cooperation. It describes how Norway’s efforts to promote and protect human rights will be mainstreamed into all aspects of its foreign policy and development cooperation, and it shows how Norway's efforts will be intensified at three levels: the global level, the regional level and at country level.

Meld. St. 7 (2014-2015) - Long-term plan for research and higher education 2015–2024

Meld. St. 27 (2013-2014) - Diverse and value-creating ownership

Meld. St. 25 (2013-2014) - Education for Development

Meld. St. 21 (2013-2014) - Financial Markets Report 2013

Meld. St. 19 (2013-2014) - The Management of the Government Pension Fund in 2013

Meld. St. 37 (2012-2013) - Integrated Management of the Marine Environment of the North Sea and Skagerrak (Management Plan)

Meld. St. 37 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Meld. St. 34 (2012-2013) - Public Health Report

Meld. St. 34 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (White Paper) Summary