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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the arrest warrants issued by the ICC

‘The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, Benyamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. The ICC plays a crucial role in ensuring accountability for serious crimes’, said Foreign Minister Espen

The Fosse Lecture will be given by Jean-Luc Marion

The French philosopher and theologian Jean-Luc Marion has been invited to give the first Fosse Lecture, and the German translator Hinrich Schmidt-Henkel has been awarded the Fosse Prize for Translators in 2025. The Fosse Prize will be among the

Final Round of Plastic Negotiations

This week, negotiators from around the world are gathering in Busan, South Korea, for the final negotiations on a global plastics agreement. Norway’s Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, will participate in the closing of

Norway Announces New NOK 50 million Contribution to "Grain from Ukraine" Initiative

Norway pledges an additional NOK 50 million (USD 4.5 million) to the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative, a program that plays an important role in combating hunger in regions of the Middle East and Africa facing severe food insecurity.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

I welcome the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. This is an important first step reached with support from the United States and France. I urge all parties to respect the agreement and to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Cecilie Juul Stensrud as state secretary to Minister of Defence, Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Anne Marie Aanerud, settles parental leave.

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News and press releases

Latest news from the Ministries and the Office of the Prime Minister can be found here.

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.

Senior Communications Adviser Jenny Kanestrøm Trøite

Culture, sports and non-profit work

The cultural sector should be diverse, strong and independent. Culture expands our understanding of ourselves and the society in which we live. Sport and physical activity have great intrinsic value. Top-level and recreational sports should

Detailed overview of Norwegian civilian support to Ukraine

The overview shows which organizations have received support from Norway and how much they have received.

Economic Policy

The Ministry of Finance and numerous associated institutions report on the condition of the Norwegian economy. On this page you can find some of the most important sources of information about the subject.

Meld. St. 15 (2023–2024) - Shared values – shared responsibilities

Meld. St. 15 (2023–2024) Report to the Storting (white paper)

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.

Government Council/Council of State 1814

When the Danish-Norwegian realm was dissolved in the Treaty of Kiel on 14 January 1814, where Norway was transferred from Danish to Swedish rule, separate Norwegian governing bodies again became necessary.

Johan Nygaardsvold's Government

Labour Party (A), from 1940 also Farmers’ Party (B), Conservative Party (H) and Liberal Party (V), from 1941 also Home Front (Hf)

Einar Gerhardsen's First Government

Labour Party (A), Farmers’ Party (B), Home Front (Hf), Conservative Party (H), Norwegian Communist Party (NKP) and Liberal Party (V)

Oscar Torp's Government

Labour Party (A)

Einar Gerhardsen's Third Government

Labour Party (A)