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Norway’s International Efforts to Prevent and Combat Corruption

The guideline has been prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with contributions from other ministries and external stakeholders.

Joint Nordic Guidance for Public Officials on Interacting with the Tobacco Industry

smoke. FCTC Article 5.3 requires public officials to protect public health policies in relation to tobacco control “from commercial and other vested interests of the tobacco industry”. This Guide has been adopted by the health ministers of Denmark, Iceland

Space for quality - National Architecture Strategy

"Space for Quality" is the government's new national architecture strategy. The government's ambition is that together we will manage and develop architecture with varied neighborhoods, prudent resource use, beautiful surroundings, and enduring

The data centre industry - a sustainable industry of the future for the digital Norway

Norway aims to be an attractive destination for data center establishments that contribute to overall value creation, enhanced national security, and the safeguarding of Norwegian interests. The new data center strategy outlines objectives and

Norway in the North

The aim of Norway’s High North strategy is to ensure that North Norway is home to vibrant local communities where people want to live, and that enhance our national security and preparedness. International interest in the Arctic is growing as a

Diplomat in Norway

This guide provides information to diplomats and their families on how the various privileges and immunities under the Vienna Conventions are implemented in Norway, and to offer other information.

The Government’s Climate Strategy for the Foreign Service 2025–2030

Climate change is the greatest global challenge of our time. It encompasses virtually all areas of the Foreign Service's work. The linkages between climate and policy areas such as security, energy, the economy and development policy are becoming

Norway Moves Forward with Age Limit for Social Media

Norwegian government is taking decisive steps to protect children online by presenting a public consultation proposal for a new law that would prohibit social media platforms from offering their services to children under the age of 15.

Norway’s Brazil strategy: Partnership for a common future

Brazil is Norway’s most important partner in Latin America. More than 230 Norwegian companies are present in Brazil. The country is the most important investment market for Norwegian businesses outside of Europe and the USA.

National Security Strategy

This is Norway’s first national security strategy. It has been drawn up against the backdrop of the most serious security situation our country has faced since the Second World War. After decades of peace, a new era has begun for Norway and for

Joint statement on the Israeli plan to expand its military operations in Gaza

Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain on the Israeli plan to expand its military operations in Gaza.

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

Meld. St. 18 (2024–2025) - When trouble strikes abroad

Meld. St. 18 (2024–2025) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Norwegian Special Operations Commando/Norwegian Armed Forces 3.4 Legal framework A combination of international and national law provides the basis for the consular assistance the Norwegian authorities can provide to Norwegians abroad, and also places certain

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

Broadcasting and on-demand audiovisual services

Broadcasting entails the transmission of radio or TV programmes, the key element being that these are received directly and in real time by the public. On-demand audiovisual services are services that have as their main objective offering programmes

Annual Report 2024

Council on Ethics for the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global

Equinor, she worked as a lawyer with the law firm Cappelen & Krefting DA and in Stavanger City Council’s Legal Services Department. Cecilie Hellestveit Hellestveit is a lawyer, with a doctorate in humanitarian law. She also holds an MPhil in Middle Eastern

Norway’s first Biennial Transparency Report under the Paris Agreement

Original submission in December 2024 and resubmitted in February 2025

Norway submitted its first report under the Paris Agreement at the end of 2024. The report describes, among other things, how Norway is following up on its goal under the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 percent by

Cooperation on Schengen and Justice and Home affairs

Norway participates in key aspects of EU cooperation in the area of justice and home affairs, of which the Schengen cooperation is the most important. As a Schengen associated country, we are part of an internal free-travel area with a common

Meld. St. 9 (2024–2025) - Total preparedness

Meld. St. 9 (2024–2025) Report to the Storting (white paper)

academia and local authorities. As a society, we need to make it clearer that important considerations such as openness and commercial interests must be weighed against national security considerations. The trade-offs can be demanding, and the Government

Joint Statement from The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals’ Board Meeting in Italy to Advance Space Security

Kingdom and the United States gathered for the annual meeting. The Principals emphasized the importance of the responsible and lawful use of space, discussed existing and emerging threats to space systems, and identified further opportunities for collaboration