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Meld. St. 32 (2014–2015) - Norwegian Interests and Policy in the Antarctic

This is the first time a Norwegian Government has presented a white paper that provides a complete overview of Norway's interests and policy in the Antarctic. Norwegian Antarctic policy is based on recognition of the need to maintain Norway's

Joint Nordic Guidance for Public Officials on Interacting with the Tobacco Industry

smoke. FCTC Article 5.3 requires public officials to protect public health policies in relation to tobacco control “from commercial and other vested interests of the tobacco industry”. This Guide has been adopted by the health ministers of Denmark, Iceland

Meld. St. 26 (2023–2024) - Svalbard

Meld. St. 26 (2023–2024) Report to the Storting (white paper)

The Government regularly presents reports (white papers) to the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament), that review all aspects of the governance of Svalbard (Svalbard white papers) to lay the foundation for stable and predictable management. There

Meld. St. 27 (2013-2014) - Diverse and value-creating ownership

some potential challenges associated with state ownership which suggest limiting the extent of direct state ownership in commercial companies and strengthening private ownership. These relate to potential conflicts between the state’s different roles,

Export Finance Norway (Eksfin)

Export Finance Norway (Eksportfinansiering Norge (Eksfin)) promotes Norwegian exports mainly by offering financing to buyers of Norwegian exporter's goods and services. The purpose is for Norwegian exporters to get new contracts, which contribute to

Web page: https://www.eksfin.no/en

Meld. St. 21 (2023–2024) - Norway’s integrated ocean management plans

Meld. St. 21 (2023–2024) Report to the Storting (white paper)

designation of areas as particularly valuable and vulnerable does not have any direct effect in the form of restrictions on commercial activities, but indicates that these are areas where it is important to show special caution, and where activities must

Broadcasting and on-demand audiovisual services

Broadcasting entails the transmission of radio or TV programmes, the key element being that these are received directly and in real time by the public. On-demand audiovisual services are services that have as their main objective offering programmes

Meld. St. 6 (2022–2023) - Greener and more active state ownership

The State’s direct ownership of companies

In the white paper on ownership policy, the Government describes why the state has direct ownership interests in companies, what the state owns and how the state exercises its ownership.

Report No. 13 to the Storting (2006-2007) - An active and Long-Term State Ownership

wholly-owned companies are instructed to make investments or undertake other activities that their board does not find commercially sound, such companies shall be compensated through separate allocations. Processing of Norwegian raw materials in Norway

Norway Moves Forward with Age Limit for Social Media

Norwegian government is taking decisive steps to protect children online by presenting a public consultation proposal for a new law that would prohibit social media platforms from offering their services to children under the age of 15.

Meld. St. 9 (2022–2023) - National control and cyber resilience to safeguard national security

Meld. St. 9 (2022–2023) Report to the Storting (white paper)

population. National control of companies and assets of importance to national security can be achieved through regulations in law, for example the Security Act and its regulations, which impose obligations on companies. complete or partial state ownership

Prop. 1 LS (2024–2025) - Taxes 2025 For the 2025 Budget Year

Chapter 1 and 2

25% 25% - High-valuation primary dwelling14 70% 70% - Secondary dwelling (and assigned debt) 100% 100% - Shares (including commercial property) and assigned debt 80% 80% - Operating assets (and assigned debt) 70% 70% - Financial activity tax Financial activity

Financial Markets Department

The work of the Ministry of Finance includes a number of responsibilities toward the financial markets. The Financial Markets Department attends to many of the responsibilities of the Ministry of Finance toward the financial markets including

Director General Geir Åvitsland

Meld. St. 13 (2010–2011) - Active ownership

Meld. St. 13 (2010–2011) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

the topics addressed are of particular relevance to the State’s ownership in companies which primarily have commercial objectives (commercial companies in Categories 1-3), while other topics are also relevant for the companies with goals relating to sectoral

Protocol Norway - Belgium

Protocol amending the Convention between the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Belgium for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and on capital, signed at Oslo on 14 april 1988.

Norway’s International Efforts to Prevent and Combat Corruption

The guideline has been prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with contributions from other ministries and external stakeholders.

Prop. 1 LS (2022–2023) - Taxes 2023

Prop. 1 LS (2022–2023) Proposition to the Storting (Bill and Draft Resolution) For the 2023 Budget Year

redistributive income tax. The wealth tax rate in bracket 1 is increased from 0.95 to 1.0 per cent. The valuation of shares and commercial property in the wealth tax is increased to 80 per cent, in line with the Government parties' Hurdal Platform. At the same

Norwegian Airspace Strategy

The airspace is an important and valuable part of the Norwegian territory, in the same manner as the mainland territory and territorial waters. There is a need for clear rules governing the use of the airspace, taking into consideration increasingly

Why the Arctic is important for allied security

We must build on 20 years of co-operation in the North, and respect each other’s borders.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in the Financial Times

Illicit trade in cultural artefacts

The illicit sale of cultural objects stolen from museums or looted from archaeological sites is a growing international problem. Countries in conflict and countries affected by natural disasters are particularly vulnerable.