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Governance Framework

The Storting has in the Government Pension Fund Act, made the Ministry of Finance responsible for the management of the Government Pension Fund Norway (GPFN). The operational management of the Fund is carried out by Folketrygdfondet.

Enova

Enova is a state enterprise owned by the Ministry of Climate and Environment. The purpose of Enova and the Climate and Energy Fund is to contribute to meeting Norway’s climate commitments and to promote effective climate and energy transition

Web page: https://www.enova.no/about-enova/

Civil Security Clearance Authority

The Norwegian Civil Security Clearance Authority is responsible for security clearances in the civil sector.

The working environment and safety

Enterprises are themselves responsible for preventing accidents and harm to health as a result of work. Employers have a duty to ensure that the working environment is both safe and satisfactory.

PETROMAKS2 – large program for petroleum research

PETROMAKS2 succeeds the PETROMAKS program, which was completed in 2012. The program is administered by the Research Council of Norway and includes both strategic basic research and competence development as well as applied research and technology

ENERGIX - Large program for energy research

The ENERGIX program was established in 2013 and supports research and development on renewable energy, energy effienciency, energy system and energy policy. ENERGIX will contribute to achieving energy policy goals as well as increased value creation

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Duration of Norwegian Coaliton Governments 1895-

The list covers governments since October 1895, when Francis Hagerup's First Government took office as the first coalition after the introduction of parliamentarism had started in 1884.

Duration of Norwegian Governments 1814-

The list covers both the rather extensive government periods 1814-1884 and the parliamentary dependent governments since 1884 - the year when the introduction of parliamentarism began in Norway.

Women, Peace and Security

In 2000 the UN Security Council adopted the landmark UN Security Council Resolution 1325. The resolution emphasize that war and conflicts affect men, boys, women, and girls differently. Therefore, both men and women need to take part in decisions

Marriage and relationships

People of the opposite sex or two people of the same sex can enter into a marriage. Marriage has legal consequences for the spouses in a number of areas.

Divorce and relationship breakdowns

A spouse who does not wish to continue the relationship can apply to the county governor for a separation. After a separation of one year, either of the spouses can apply to the county governor for a divorce.

The State’s ten principles for good corporate governance

Together, the State’s principles for good corporate governance and the State’s goal as an owner form the basis for how the state exercises its ownership. There is a broad political consensus about the key elements of the framework for the State’s

Child Abduction

Official Norwegian information about international child abduction.

Nuclear safety cooperation in the Arctic

During the Cold War, there was extensive civilian and military nuclear activity on the Kola Peninsula, and large quantities of radioactive waste and nuclear material are still being stored under unsafe conditions in northwestern Russia. This is a

Contact Infomation The Norwegian Ministry of Finance

The Norwegian Ministry of Finance P.O.Box 8008 Dep, NO-0030 Oslo, Norway Visiting address: Akersgata 40, 0180 Oslo E-mail: postmottak@fin.dep.no News Alert Subscribe to our news alert service to keep up with the latest events concerning a given

The Norwegian Council of State

Meetings of the Norwegian Council of State are generally held on Fridays at 11:00 at the Royal Palace in Oslo.

Consumer information

Information is one of the key measures in consumer policy. Consumers must have good and sufficient information about goods and services offered on the market, as well as knowledge about their rights and obligations as consumers. Information promotes

Efforts to promote freedom of religion or belief

Promoting freedom of religion or belief is a key area of focus in the government’s international human rights efforts. Freedom of religion or belief gives everyone the right to practice their religion, either alone or in community with others, both