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Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the Summit for Democracy

Mr President, Excellencies, Russia’s attack on Ukraine on 24 February 2022 was a watershed moment. It was an attack on the rules-based international order. An assault on democracy and the values that underpin it, human rights and rule of law.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Virtual Plenary

Opening statement by Prime Minister Støre at the European Conference on Democracy and Human Rights

Ladies and gentlemen, I am very grateful for this opportunity to address this important conference. I am sorry I could not be with you, but I am happy to share with you a few ideas and inputs to your important discussions.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Video statement, Kristiansand

Meld. St. 13 (2024–2025) - Prevention of extremism

Safety, trust, cooperation and democratic resilience – Summary

Prop. 89 L (2020–2021) - Temporary Act relating to amendments to the Election Act and Local Government Act (measures for remedying the negative consequences of Covid-19)

This is an unofficial translation of Prop. 89 L (2020-2021). Legal authenticity remains with the Norwegian version.

Statement from Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide regarding the unrest in Georgia

I condemn the use of brutal force by police and security forces against protesters, media workers, civil society and opposition figures in Georgia, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Municipal council and county council elections

Municipal council and county council elections took place on 11 September 2023.

Legal framework

Translated versions of the Election Act and the Election Regulations.

International visitors program – local elections in Norway, September 9, 2019

Norway is holding elections to municipal councils and county councils on Monday September 9 2019. The Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation is organising a visitors program for international guests from election management bodies and

Prop. 76 L (2017–2018) - Amendments to the Representation of the People Act (constituencies in parliamentary elections, the right to put up lists at an election, etc.)

The Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation proposed in April 2018 certain amendments to Act no. 57 of 28 June 2002 no. 57 relating to parliamentary and local government elections (the Representation of the People Act). The proposed

NOU 2020: 6 - Free and secret elections

New Election Act

Prop. 67 L (2020–2021) - Amendments to the Election Act (assistance when voting)

In this Proposition, the Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation proposes certain amendments to Act no. 57 of 28 June 2002 relating to parliamentary and local government elections (the Election Act). The Ministry proposes an amendment to the

Statement on the developments in Guatemala

‘Norway is concerned by the developments in Guatemala following last week’s elections. Like other international partners we encourage the Guatemalan authorities to respect the popular vote and the democratic will of the Guatemalan people, as was

NOU 2022: 9 - The Norwegian Commission for Freedom of Expression Report

Summary

NOU 2024: 3 - Joint efforts against extremism: Better conditions for preventive work

Summary

NOU 2023: 9 - System of Generalist Municipalities

The Norwegian government appointed by royal decree in October 2020 a committee with the assignment to assess how the municipal system works, and to consider alternatives to this system. The committee delivered its Official Norwegian Report (NOU 2023

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the developments in Israel

'I am deeply concerned by the developments taking place in Israel. Things are continuing to deteriorate. Norway is following the ongoing judicial reform process closely and the Israeli authorities are well aware of our position. The demonstrations

Knowledge acquisition on electronic and internet-based solutions for voting

On behalf of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Oslo Economics and Norwegian Computing Centre have prepared a knowledge acquisition on electronic and internet-based solutions for voting

The Assessment of the State of Norwegian Democracy

The status analysis was commissioned by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development and conducted by researchers at the University of Oslo.

Getting Out the Vote

Experiments in voter mobilization among immigrants and natives in Norway

This report describes the results of two sets of randomized Get-Out-the-Vote experiments, testing the effectiveness of mailmobilization appeals directed at immigrants as well as SMStext messages directed at both immigrants and native voters inNorway.

Response to OSCE'S EAM report of 27 November 2009

At the invitation of the Norwegian Government, OSCE/ODIHR carried out an Election Assessment Mission in Norway during the General Election of September 2009. OSCE’s report from the visit was presented on 27 November 2009. This report gives an