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Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has honourably discharged Mr. Kristoffer Thoner as state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

The Prime Minister's speech at the annual meeting in Copenhagen for all Danish Heads of Mission (Foreign Service)

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke to the annual meeting in Copenhagen of all Danish Heads of Mission (ambassadors and consul generals). His speech starts in Norwegian, but most of it is in English, and deals with Nordic cooperation, Arctic,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Copenhagen

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Gunn Karin Gjul as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Astri Aas-Hansen, as of 15 August 2026.

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Anders Vissers Brabrand resigns as political adviser to Minister of Agriculture and Food Nils Kristen Sandtrøen, as of 1 August 2026.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Rikke Oline Grava resigns as political adviser to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Lene Vågslid, as of 1 August 2026.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has decided to extend Ms. Marte Ingul’s constitution as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Oldernes Tung from 1 August to 31 August 2026.

OECD on Norway: Economic activity has picked up

The OECD today presented its two-year review of the Norwegian economy, with recommendations on how Norway should address key challenges ahead.

Norway's Prime Minister - Time in Office

Harlem Brundtland 04.02.1981 14.10.1981 0 8 10 09.05.1986 16.10.1989 3 5 7 03.11.1990 25.10.1996 5 11 22 10 1 9 7. Jens Stoltenberg 17.03.2000 19.10.2001 1 7 2 17.10.2005 16.10.2013 8 0 0 9 7 2 8. Gunnar Knudsen 19.03.1908 02.02.1910 1 10 14 31.01.1913

Men and Women in Norwegian Governments 1945 -

The first Norwegian government with a female member, was Einar Gerhardsen’s coalition government 25 June-5 November 1945. Mrs. Kirsten Hansteen (1903-1974) represented the Communist Party and was consultative minister in the Ministry of Social

Duration of Norwegian Governments 1814-

The list covers both the rather extensive government periods 1814-1884 and the parliamentary dependent governments since 1884 - the year when the introduction of parliamentarism began in Norway.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Mr. Sindre Lysø as state secretary to Minister of Education, Ms. Kari Nessa Nordtun, as of 1 June 2026. Mr. Lysø is appointed as acting state secretary to Minister of Children and

The Prime Minister's speech at the dinner in honour of the official visit of India’s Prime Minister Nerandra Modi

'Now, I can stand next to the Indian Prime Minister and I can say proudly: Here we stand, you and I, and together we represent one fifth of the world’s population!,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Akershus Castle

The Prime Minister's statement at the press conference after meeting with India’s Prime Minister Nerandra Modi

'We have to stand up against those who weaponize diplomacy, who weaponize trade, and who weaponize technology. At a time of rising protectionism and more tense geopolitical dynamics, it is more important than ever to stand together for a rule-based

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Roald Amundsen's North Pole Expedition

'The North Pole, once symbolizing the edge of human exploration, is now a barometer for the health of our climate and environment. Or the canary in the mine,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Fram Museum, Oslo

The Revised National Budget: Preserving Norway’s strong foundation in a turbulent world

The Revised National Budget for 2026 aims to safeguard the country, society, and people’s finances.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Ole Martin Juul Slyngstadli as acting state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Karl Kristian Bekeng, settles

Banking competitiveness

proposals to achieve the ambition of a better regulatory system supporting the European economy. Yours sincerely, Jens Stoltenberg

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Emilie Bersaas von Essen is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Energy, Mr. Terje Aasland.

Changes among the state secretaries

Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Bård Flaarønning as acting state secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Sissel Kruse Larsen, settles parental leave.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Signe Ramson Høie resigns as political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery, and is appointed as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in the period that Ms. Sunniva Bjerkaas settles parental leave.