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The Department of Integration

The Integration Department is responsible for policies and measures that aim to increase labour participation and participation in society in general. The department is also responsible for coordinating integration policy across sectors.

Director General Lisbeth Fransplass Røren

Næringsministeren til Tromsø 28. april

Næringsminister Cecilie Myrseth er i Tromsø 28. april sammen med Tysklands minister for forskning, teknologi og romvirksomhet Dorothee Bär.

Deferral of decision regarding a second dose for 12 to 15-year-olds

One dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been offered to children aged 12 to 15 since the beginning of September. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has considered whether they should also be offered a second dose, but has recommended waiting for

The Communication Unit

The Communication Unit coordinates and initiates contact with the media and the rest of society, and deals with matters relating to communication within the Ministry.

Head of Communication Camilla Bredde Pettersen

Norway allocates NOK 500 million to strengthen nuclear safety in Ukraine

26 April marks 40 years since the Chornobyl disaster. Norway is increasing its support to Ukraine to prevent nuclear accidents and safeguard electricity production in the country. For 2026, NOK 500 million has been allocated for this purpose.

EU-Norway: Joint Press statement on the 5th Security and Defence Dialogue

On 21 April, the European Union and Norway held their fifth Security and Defence Dialogue, in Oslo.

Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security is responsible for the judiciary, correctional facilities, the police and prosecution authorities, the rescue service, public security, immigration authorities and the polar regions.

Ministry of Children and Families

The Ministry has the overall responsibility for children welfare services, family affairs, childhood development, religious and life stance affairs and consumer affairs.

Mission of Norway to the EU

On this page you will find our current list of staff, as well as links to useful information about the Mission in English.

Film and media

The government aims to strengthen the Norwegian media and facilitate that all groups in society have a good media offer. Media is essential for freedom of expression and democracy. The need for credible, editor-controlled media of high quality is

The Department of Finance and Governance

The Department of Finance and Governance coordinates, ensures the quality of, and follows up on the ministry’s work with the state budget.

Director General Tom Gulliksen

Norway and Germany to strengthen cooperation in the space sector

Today, Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth and Germany’s Minister of Research, Technology and Space, Dorothee Bär, met in Tromsø to sign the mandate for a new working group tasked with following up bilateral cooperation. Launch

About the Ministry

The Ministry of Finance monitors and analyses economic trends in Norway and abroad, and gives advice in a number of areas of economic policy. The Ministry is responsible for tax policy both regarding economic analyses of the tax system and changes

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National budget 2026: Over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly

In the 2026 state budget, the Norwegian government is proposing over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly. Funds are being allocated for grants to provide 1,500 nursing home places , subsidies to upgrade private homes, improved hearing care, and