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Norway increases support to Palestine

‘The need for international support to Palestine is greater than ever. We are therefore providing NOK 125 million (appr. USD 13.2 million) to Palestine through UN and World Bank channels, including budget support to the Palestinian public sector,‘

Prime Minister Støre met with President Stubb and President Zelensky

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for political talks in the margins of the UN General Assembly. The three leaders discussed the escalation of Russian missile

Palestine: ‘The situation is untenable’

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre delivered Norway’s statement at the high-level meeting on the two-state solution. He emphasised that the Israeli settlements on the West Bank are illegal under international law and pose an obstacle to the

Prime Minister Støre met Iranian President Pezeshkian at the UN

On 23 September, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UN in New York.

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

Ocean Panel leaders stress key role of oceans in climate-related efforts

Leaders participating in the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel) met today in connection with the UN General Assembly in New York. Among other things, the discussions revolved around how ocean-related measures can help to

Prime Minister Støre met European Commission President

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in connection with the UN General Assembly in New York. The two leaders discussed ways in which Europe can strengthen security in an

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.

Norway strengthens global preparedness for future pandemics

Norway will contribute a total of NOK 1 billion to the next strategic period of CEPI - the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations. The aim is to strengthen global capacity to detect and stop future epidemics and pandemics through research,

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.

International call for enhanced control of AI development

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre have launched an international call for control over development of frontier AI models. 22 leaders from around the world support the appeal. President Stubb and Prime

Budget day

On 7 October 2026, the Støre government will present its proposal for the state budget for 2027. Below is an overview of the key timings.

Joint statement on Russia’s sham elections in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the UK condemn Russia’s sham elections in Ukraine’s territories breaching Ukraine’s sovereignty.

Almost 700 young people participating in the Government’s youth programme

Since last autumn, hundreds of young people registered with seven different NAV offices have been given a fresh chance in the labour market. They earn an income in return for taking part in work-related or training activities, and they do not need

Half of Ukrainians in Norway are in work

New figures show that almost 48 per cent of displaced working-age Ukrainians in Norway are in employment. This is an increase of 5 600 individuals compared with last year.

Fewer young people not in employment, education or training

New figures from the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) show a decrease in the number of young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs). At the end of 2025 there were 4 000 fewer such NEETs aged between 20 and 29 than

How the Government plans to raise pensions for early retirees with long work records

Norway’s Labour Party Government wants to provide a secure pension and a dignified retirement to people who have to retire early after many years of work. The Government is now presenting its proposal for an early retirement pension supplement in

The National Budget 2027

Norway's National Budget for 2027 will be presented to the Storting as Report no. 1 (2026-2027) on 7 October 2026 at 10:00 AM. The National Budget presents the Støre Government's programme for the implementation of economic policy and projections

Municipalities in the Register

The municipalities listed below are registered in Register for Governmental Approval of Financial Obligations (Local Government Act § 28 nr. 1) The register was last updated: 21.09.2026 Registered municipalities: 35 Last changes: In: 26.08.2026: