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Peder Anker

Prime Minister 18 November 1814-1 July 1822. Born in Christiania (Oslo) 8 December 1749, son of merchant Christian Ancher (1711-1765) and Karen Elieson (1723-1806). Married 26 October 1772 to Anna Elisabeth Cold (1749-1803), daughter of Crown Court

Title of Norway's Prime Minister

The Norwegian Constitution of 4 November 1814 introduced the title “statsminister” (literally minister of state although translated into English as prime minister) for the presiding councillor of state, according to Swedish practice.

Norway's Prime Minister

The Norwegian Constitution of 4 November 1814 introduced the title “statsminister” (literally “minister of state”, while translated into English as “prime minister”) for the presiding member of the Government, according to Swedish practice.

Hans Henrik von Essen

Municipalities in the Register

The municipalities listed below are registered in Register for Governmental Approval of Financial Obligations (Local Government Act § 28 nr. 1) The register was last updated: 22.04.2024 Registered municipalities: 16 Last changes: In: 19.02.2024 Bø

Review of Norway’s experience of cooperation under the EEA Agreement

Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide was presented with a report on Norway’s experience of cooperation under the EEA Agreement since 2012.

Extension of collective protection for Ukrainians

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today presented a proposal to the Storting for amendments to the Immigration Act. The Bill proposes an increase in the period for which temporary collective protection can be granted, from the current

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Per Anders Torvik Langerød resigns as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol.

Changes in the Government

In the Council of State today, the Crown Prince Regent has made changes in the Government.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The Crown Prince Regent has honourably discharged Mr. Karl Kristian Bekeng, Mr. Ole Henrik Krat Bjørkholt and Ms. Ellen Rønning-Arnesen as state secretaries to Minister of Health and Care services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, Ms. Anne Marit Bjørnflaten was honourably discharged as State Secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.

New grant scheme to strengthen Ukrainian civil society

Civil society in Ukraine has a key role to play in uniting the country and building resilience against Russia's war of aggression. Norway is allocating NOK 70 million to a newly launched, application-based scheme to support the work of Ukrainian

The contract for offshore wind at Sørlige Nordsjø II has been signed

Today, Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland met with the leadership of Ventyr SN II, the company responsible for developing the first major offshore wind project on the Norwegian continental shelf. They celebrated the signing of the contract earlier

Statement on schools in Gaza

All schools in Gaza have been closed for 625,000 students for 6 months. Norway is deeply troubled that nearly 90% of schools in Gaza are damaged or destroyed.