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Meld. St. 20 (2024–2025) - Promoting democracy, rule of law and human rights in Europe

Meld. St. 20 (2024–2025) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Three decades ago, we experienced a strengthening of democratic values and multilateral co-operation. Today, the situation is starkly different. Globalisation has stalled amidst rising great power rivalry and deepening polarisation. We are

Act on Professional Transport by Motor Vehicle and Vessel (Professional Transport Act)

which is otherwise exempt from the licensing requirement under section 16, where such transport can be regarded as part of a commercial activity. Section 4 second paragraph applies correspondingly. (2) The following are regarded as motor vehicles for the purpose

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Immigration Act

stay in the realm, in accordance with Norwegian immigration policy and international obligations. The Act shall facilitate lawful movement across national borders, and ensure legal protection for foreign nationals who are entering or leaving the realm

Product Control Act

The purpose of this Act is to prevent products or consumer services from causing damage to health, prevent products from causing environmental disturbance, and prevent environmental disturbance by promoting effective energy use in products.

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The Housing Cooperatives Act

Act of 6 June 2003 No. 39 relating to housing cooperatives (the Housing Cooperatives Act). Cf. the previous Act of 4 February 1960 No. 2 relating to housing cooperatives.

Act relating to forestry (Forestry Act)

Emphasis shall be placed on providing an adequate road network, which also pays regard to the usefulness of the road for other commercial activities associated with the agricultural properties. The Ministry may issue further regulations concerning planning,

Planning and Building Act (2008)

protect the natural basis for Sami culture, economic activity and social life (d) facilitate value creation and industrial and commercial development (e) facilitate the good design of developed surroundings, good housing environments and good childhood environments

Nature Diversity Act

The purpose of this Act is to protect biological, geological and landscape diversity and ecological processes through conservation and sustainable use, and in such a way that the environment provides a basis for human activity, culture, health and

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Gene Technology Act

The purpose of this Act is to ensure that the production and use of genetically modified organisms and the production of cloned animals take place in an ethically justifiable and socially acceptable manner, in accordance with the principle of

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Environmental Information Act

The purpose of this Act is to ensure public access to environmental information and thus make it easier for individuals to contribute to the protection of the environment, to protect themselves against injury to health and environmental damage, and

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Pollution Control Act

The purpose of this Act is to protect the outdoor environment against pollution and to reduce existing pollution, to reduce the quantity of waste and to promote better waste management.

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NOU 2021: 7 - Reliable and simple estate agency services

Evaluation of the Estate Agency Act and proposals for forward-looking regulations

properties, i.e. outside of inheritance, donation etc., are handled by an estate agent. In addition to this are sales of commercial property and property rentals. The purpose of the Estate Agency Act is to ensure that property transactions handled via

New Sanctions against Russia Implemented in Norwegian Law

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s tenth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 25 February 2023.

New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s ninth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 16 December 2022.

New package of sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. The sanctions enter into force today.

New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

Norway has introduced additional sanctions in response to Russia’s illegal attack on Ukraine. The new sanctions encompass restrictive measures prohibiting the transport of goods by road by Russian transport operators and access to ports of vessels

Meld. St. 25 (2012-2013) - Sharing for prosperity

support for renewable energy developments, with access for all as the overarching goal. The electricity sector is dominated by commercial actors, and electricity prices must therefore cover actual production and transmission costs. In many areas, electricity

Research and Innovation Department

The Research and Innovation Department is responsible for developing and implementing Norway´s innovation and industrial research policy, as well as policy regarding activities related to outer space. Responsible cabinet ministers for its portfolio

Director General Eirik Annexstad

Meld. St. 28 (2012-2013) - Unique ideas, major assets

entrepreneurs secure and develop their intellectual property rights through patents, licences or other relevant schemes. Commercial service providers Norway has a well-functioning range of private counselling and services for businesses and inventors.

Statement by Norway to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel’s obligations in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

On 1 May 2025, Norway made the following statement in the advisory proceedings before the International Court of Justice regarding Israel’s obligation in relation to the presence and activities of the UN, other international organisations and third

By Director General Kristian Jervell , State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik