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The Role of the Business Sector in Crisis and War

The business sector plays a decisive role in Norway’s total defence. Small, medium-sized and large enterprises alike are important to our overall preparedness. It is therefore important that all enterprises take independent initiative to ensure they

The Role of Municipalities in Crisis and War

Municipalities play an important role in Norway’s total defence and are already closely integrated into preparedness efforts. It is therefore important that all municipalities, on their own initiative, work to ensure they are as well prepared as

The Revised National Budget 2026

Information in English about Norway's Revised National Budget for 2026, presented to the Storting as Report no. 2 (2025-2026) on 12 May 2026. The Revised National Budget is an adjustment to The National Budget that was adopted by the Storting in

Mission of Norway to the EU

On this page you will find our current list of staff, as well as links to useful information about the Mission in English.

Press centre for the Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

All press inquiries to political leadership go via the Press and Communication Section/Communication unit.

Press centre

Press enquiries directed at the political leadership and Ministry should be submitted via the Communication Unit.

Sports policy

The Ministry of Culture and Equality has overall responsibility for the administration of profits generated by Norsk Tipping AS (Norway’s national lottery and gaming provider) for investment in sporting activities.

Men and Women in Norwegian Governments 1945 -

The first Norwegian government with a female member, was Einar Gerhardsen’s coalition government 25 June-5 November 1945. Mrs. Kirsten Hansteen (1903-1974) represented the Communist Party and was consultative minister in the Ministry of Social

301 Investigations – Norway’s written comments

As a response to the allegations made in the Section 301 Investigation of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sectors and the allegations made in the Section 301

Speech by the Prime Minister at a seminar to mark the biography on Dr Tore Godal

'As the health systems out there is out-of-pocket expenditure, so if the children are not sick, then the parents can work. Because if they are sick and you don't have a welfare state, they have to stay at home. So, this is a good cycle. Let us

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

Arendalsuka: Bridging a fragmented world – the view from Norway

Opening speech at the session “Global Outlook”.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Prime Minister Støre’s introduction at the opening of Oslo Forum

On dialogue, I think it is a much more sophisticated issue than simply talking together, because dialogue means that you are really able to perceive what is on the other side; where are the bridging points, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Forum 20th Anniversary, Losby Gods

The visit of Prime Minister Støre to the Foreign Press Association (FPA)

‘The last year has highlighted the importance of Norwegian gas; we were able to increase our gas export by 8-10%, on top of what has already been a high level, partly contributing to level up the storage of gas in Europe, especially in Germany’,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

Chair's Summary from the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Palestine (AHLC) in Brussels on Monday, 20 April

Set out below is the Chair’s Summary of the AHLC meeting held in Brussels on 20 April 2026, chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Arendalsuka: Opportunities for Norway in India

“Already, more than 120 Norwegian companies are active in India. The value of our bilateral trade has doubled over the last two years. We have a strong foundation for future cooperation, but there are ample opportunities to do more”, Foreign

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

The Prime Minister’s address at the High-level virtual session on Clean Cooking

'So, we are on the right path, but three things must happen now: Firstly, clean cooking must become a core pillar of national energy planning - with binding targets, timelines, and budget lines,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Nairobi

Opening remarks: Launch of Norway’s 5th National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

Minister Huitfeldt's opening remarks at the lunch of Norway’s 5th National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, held at Marmorhallen in Oslo.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

The United Nations’ General Assembly: High Level Dialogue on Financing for Development

- Tax revenues are the cornerstone of long-term social progress. Collected and spent sustainably they are an investment for generations to come, said Prime Minister Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York