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Security policy

The primary objective of Norwegian security policy is to safeguard Norway’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political freedom of action. A broad set of political, military, diplomatic, economic and international legal instruments is used to

Research

Research is central to the development of a sustainable society, where knowledge is the key to new, green and profitable jobs, and a better and more efficient public sector.

Acts

Government.no does not publish a complete overview of valid acts. For a complete overview (in Norwegian), check Lovdata, which, in addition to the overview, also publishes all acts and regulations in their entirety.

Acts and regulations

Government.no does not publish a complete overview of current acts and regulations. For a complete overview (in Norwegian), check Lovdata, which, in addition to the overview, also publishes all acts and regulations in their entirety.

Circulars

Circulars are information from the ministry to affected parties about interpretations of laws and regulations. This is an overview of circulars from the Ministries.

Official Norwegian Reports

The Government or a ministry may constitute a committee and working groups who report on different aspects of society. A report can either be published as an Official Norwegian Report, or as a regular report.On this page, you can find Official

Reports, plans and strategies

Here you can find selected reports, plans and strategies from the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministries.

Guidelines and brochures

Here, you can find guidelines and brochures published by the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministries.

The Department of Specialist Health Care Services

The Ministry of Health and Care Services manages and oversees the ownership of the regional health authorities. The department is responsible for the further development of specialist health services and pharmaceutical policy, with particular

Director General Kashif Waqar Faiz

The Department of Municipal Health and Care Services

The Department of Municipal Health and Care Services (KTA) is primarily responsibility for the Government’s policies relating to the municipal health and care services established under the Municipal Health and Care Services Act and the Dental

Director General Marianne Skjerven-Martinsen

The Department of Health Legislation

The Department of Health Legislation is responsible for the majority of acts and regulations within the domain of the Ministry of Health and Care Services.

Director General Elisabeth Salvesen

The Department of Public Health

The main tasks of the Public Health Department are protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This includes health promotion, health protection, and disease prevention through population-based health analyses and societal

Director General Line Vold

The Department of Budgetary Affairs and Agency Governance

The Departement of Budgetary Affairs and Agency Governance coordinates the Ministry of Health and Care Services' work relating to the National Budget and budget proposals throughout the year.

Director General Thomas Neby Baardseng

The Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion Communication Unit

The Press and Communications Division deals with press enquiries to the Ministry’s political leadership and the Ministry. The Division also helps to locate the correct department or case officer for background material and information. The Press and

Head of Communication Åsmund Eide

The Department of Welfare Policy

The Welfare Policy Department is responsible for tasks related to income security, living conditions, and follow-up for those who have fallen out of the workforce due to health or social issues. The department has a special responsibility for

Director General Ulf Pedersen

The Department of Pension

The Pension Department has the overall responsibility for the pension policy, including the work on the pension reform

Director General Dag Holen

The Department of Finance and Governance

The Department of Finance and Governance coordinates, ensures the quality of, and follows up on the ministry’s work with the state budget.

Director General Tom Gulliksen