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The Barents cooperation

The Barents cooperation was established by the Kirkenes Declaration of 1993 and is a cornerstone of regional cooperation in the far north of Europe.

Changes to regional measures in Viken and in Gran municipality

On 16 March, the Government introduced new regional measures in all Viken county’s municipalities and in Gran municipality of Innlandet county. All 52 municipalities were assigned response level A, the most restrictive level. As recommended by the

The Government’s plan for a gradual reopening: Out of the crisis together

The reopening plan of Norway is not scheduled on specific dates, but it clarifies the conditions that must be met for the reopening to happen. The plan also sets out the order in which the various parts of society will reopen. Data, not dates,

Myanmar: Unacceptable death sentences

'The death sentence against 19 people in Myanmar is unacceptable and a deeply worrying development', Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said.

Plan for a gradual reopening

As an increasing number of people are vaccinated, we will need an overarching plan for easing national infection control measures and a gradual reopening of society.

Proposals for new rules to increase transparency around and participation by foreign shareholders

The Norwegian government is proposing new rules that will increase transparency around foreign owners of shares in Norway, as well as increasing the opportunities for foreign shareholders to participate in the general meetings of companies in which

States that have endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration

The Oslo Conference on Safe Schools: Protecting Education from Attack, was organised in Oslo 28-29 May 2015. The main objective of the Conference was for states to endorse the Safe Schools Declaration.

Stronger due process protection for children and parents

Competence requirements, a greater focus on prevention, higher requirements of documentation and grounds, and more management and control at the local level. Children’s rights will be strengthened and access rules changed in line with the

Legislative proposal for transposing the Banking Package submitted to Parliament

Today, the Norwegian Government has submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal for transposing the EU Banking Package (CRR2, CRD5, BRRD2) into Norwegian law.

Changes in the travel advice for some Nordic countries and areas

Based on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health’s weekly assessment of the Covid-19 situation, the Government has decided to change the status of Iceland and the North Karelia Hospital District in Finland from ‘yellow’ to ‘red’ on the map showing

Simplification of the benchmark index for the Government Pension Fund Global

In the white paper Government Pension Fund 2021, the Government proposes that no additional markets are to be added to the GPFG equity benchmark at the present time. Concurrently, the smallest companies are to be omitted from the equity benchmark.

Norwegian participation in EU programmes 2021–2027

The Government plans for Norway to participate in a number of EU programmes during the period 2021-2027. While some of this is a continuation of existing programme cooperation, Norway also intends to take part in new programmes.

Strengthening of the ethical framework for the Government Pension Fund Global

The Government strengthens the ethical framework for the Government Pension Fund Global. The proposed modifications are largely in line with the recommendations of the Ethics Committee.

Responsible long-term management of the Government Pension Fund

The Ministry of Finance today published the white paper The Government Pension Fund 2021. The white paper addresses the Government efforts in further developing the investment strategy and strengthening of the responsible investment framework. The

Meld. St. 24 (2020–2021) - The Government Pension Fund 2021

Chapter 1: Executive summary

Reports and letters

2021 MSCI Report: Benchmark Selection Analysis (February 2021) Government Pension Fund Global - benchmark index for equities - letter from Norges Bank to the Ministry of Finance (01.02.2021) Government Pension Fund Global – benchmark index for

Spring and Annual Meeting at IMF and IMFC

The Nordic Baltic Constituency (NBC) consists of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. The constituency submits a statement to the International Monetary and Financial Committee, IMFC.

Security Council Open Debate on Mine Action

Statement by State Secretary Jens Frølich Holte in the UN Security Council high-level open debate on mine action.

By State Secretary Jens Frølich Holte 8 April

Statement on the US’ decision to restart assistance for the Palestinian people

'Norway welcomes the US plans to restart economic, development and humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people, including to UNRWA', the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said..

‘We need youth leadership’

In a joint statement issued prior to the annual UN Economic and Social Council (Ecosoc) Youth Forum, Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein and youth delegates of the Norwegian Children and Youth Council (LNU) stressed that the