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Municipal law

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development is responsible for working on legislation and administration in connection with the Local government Act, the Pilot Schemes in Public Administration Act, the Act relating to determining and

Ministry of Culture and Equality Communication Unit

Please use the press telephone +47 90231093 or e-mail to kudinfo@kud.dep.no when you want to get in touch with us.

Head of Communication Simon Solholm Stjern

New ambassadors from Italy, Iceland, Denmark and Lithuania

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Haakon VIII on 24 September 2026

The Prime Minister's statement at the Sixth Summit of the Crimea Platform

'The passage of time cannot render an unlawful occupation lawful. Crimea is part of Ukraine,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre United Nations, New York

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

The Prime Minister's speech at the British Labour Party’s Annual Conference

'The North Sea still binds us together. For decades, Norwegian oil and gas have supplied British homes and industry. Now we are building the next chapter in offshore wind, carbon capture and new technology,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Liverpool

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

Disabilities

Persons with disabilities have the same rights as others. The Norwegian government wants people to be able to live their lives freely, regardless of any disability. The Government wants to promote human rights and thereby equality, equal rights,

Minister Eide's statement at the ministerial meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution

Minister Espen Barth Eide's statement at the ministerial meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution: From International Consensus to Irreversible Reality.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

The Ministry is responsible for the industry, commerce and ocean policy.

International cooperation on health emergency preparedness

Norwegian health emergency preparedness is increasingly influenced by global developments. Infectious diseases, shortages of medicines and equipment, and other health crises do not end at national borders. For Norway to maintain robust health

Department for Climate Change

The department is responsible for national policy development and international work in the field of climate change. It is also responsible for local air quality and bilateral climate and environmental cooperation.

Director General Ingvild Sæverud

Ministry of Energy

The principal responsibility of the Ministry of Energy is to facilitate a coordinated and comprehensive energy policy. An overall goal is to ensure high value creation through efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly management of energy

Department for Legal Affairs

Diplomatic relations

The Prime Minister's guest lecture on ‘Navigating a Changing Arctic – Sovereignty, Security and Cooperation’

'Norway and Canada are now developing a strategic partnership,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

A Call for Control of Frontier AI Models

Artificial intelligence is an extremely powerful technology. It has potential to improve lives, advance science and strengthen our economies.

Communication Unit (KOMM)

Press inquiries to the political leadership and the ministry can be directed to the communication unit. We also assist the press in finding background material and information, and we are responsible for the Ministry of Energy’s pages.

Head of Communications Arvid Samland