Press Conference Thursday 22 May approx. 14.30:
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to visit Norway for the first time
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has invited NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to visit Evenes and Ramsund in North Norway Thursday 22 May. ‘Norway is NATO’s eyes and ears in the north. This visit will give Secretary General Mark Rutte the chance to see that for himself,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Stable governance in uncertain times
In the revised national budget, the government maintains the course set in the budget passed before Christmas. The most significant changes stem from the unanimous decision in Parliament to significantly increase support for Ukraine and from the introduction of a fixed electricity price for Norwegian households.
The world has become more dangerous and more unpredictable
Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre presented Norway’s first national security strategy. The new strategy sets the direction and priorities for the collective national effort to enhance Norway’s security.
Ukraine
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022. On this page you will find content about the war in Ukraine and its consequences for Norway.