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The Government's political platform: A government for ordinary people

The current Government, formed by the Labour Party and the Centre Party, took office on 14 October 2021. The introduction to the Government’s political platform and the chapters on defence policy and foreign policy are available in English below.

Statement on the attacks in Kongsberg

This is an important day for those of us who have been given responsibility as members of the new Government. It is also a very strange day on which to present a new Government.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Other political staff for the Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy

Other political staff for the Minister of Industry and Commerce

Other political staff

New state secretaries

Following the change of government at 12:00 noon today, where Jonas Gahr Støre’s government succeeded Erna Solberg’s government, the King has appointed a number of state secretaries in a Council of State.

New political advisers

Following the change of government at 12:00 noon today, where Jonas Gahr Støre’s government succeeded Erna Solberg’s government, the Office of the Prime Minister has appointed a number of political advisers.

Fields of responsibility in Jonas Gahr Støre’s government

Having been appointed by the King in a session of the Council of State at 10:00 am today, Jonas Gahr Støre’s government met for its first Council of State session at the Royal Palace at 12:00 noon. Here, the division of responsibilities between the

Meld. St. 1 (2021–2022) National Budget 2022 - Chapter 3.1

Norwegian National Budget 2022 Chapter 3.1 Fiscal policy (Solberg Government).

What is Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)?

Why Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)? CCS is short for carbon capture and storage and refers to the capture, transport and storage of CO₂. Carbon capture, utilisation and storage, or CCUS, is another term that is widely used. With CCUS, the CO2 is

Offshore wind - time line

In June 2020, the Solberg government opened two offshore areas for renewable energy production; Utsira Nord and Sørlige Nordsjø II in June 2021, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy undertook a public consultation allowing for comment on the

Meld. St. 1 (2021–2022) National Budget 2022 - Chapter 2.1

Norwegian National Budget 2022 Chapter 2.1 Norwegian economy (Solberg Government).

Norway’s oil history in 5 minutes

In the late 1950s, very few people believed that the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) might conceal rich oil and gas deposits. However, the discovery of gas at Groningen in the Netherlands in 1959 caused people to revise their thinking on the

Prop. 1 LS (2021–2022) - Taxes 2022

Prop. 1 LS (2021–2022) Proposition to the Storting (bill and draft resolution) For the Fiscal Year 2022

Recreational fisheries

Recreational fisheries is an important part of norwegian coastal culture. This is mirrored in a liberal set of rules applying to norwegian recreational fishermen.

Department of Indigenous and National Minority Affairs

Department of Indigenous and National Minority Affairs is tasked with implementing and following up the Government's objectives in the policy towards the Sami population and the national minorities: Jews, Kven /Norwegian Finns, Roma, Forest Finns

Director General Bjørn Olav Megard