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Briefing to the Security Council on AHLC

Briefing to the Security Council on the Ad Hoc Liason Committee on Palestine by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Minister Eide's statement at the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) meeting in Brussels

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide statement at the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Palestine (AHLC) in Brussels on Monday, 20 April.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Indigenous Peoples’ health on the agenda at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

This week marked the opening of the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York. The theme of this year’s forum is Indigenous Peoples’ health, including in the context of conflict.

Tax Law Department

Tax Law Department is responsible for the drafting, interpretation and administration of regulations relating to income and wealth tax, petroleum tax, national insurance contributions, property tax, inheritance tax, value-added tax, customs duty and

Director General Omar G. Dajani

Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister assists the Prime Minister in leading and coordinating the work of the Norwegian Government.

The Department of Labour Market

The Department of Labour Market is responsible for promoting a well-functioning labour market. The department oversees policies and measures for vulnerable groups in the labour market, labour immigration regulations, and income policy.

Director General Einar Skancke

Meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Palestine: An independent Palestine is key to stability in the Middle East

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas co-chaired a meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Palestine (AHLC) in Brussels on Monday, 20 April.

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 Competition Authority

The Competition Authority's main task is to enforce the Law on Competition. Businesses are obliged to inform the Competition Authority about mergers and acquisitions. The Authority can act on mergers and acquisitions that severly limits competition.

Joint Statement by the Nordic-Baltic Ministers (NB8) of Foreign Affairs

We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and government representatives of the NB8, met in Kuressaare, Estonia on 29-30 April 2026, at a time of rapid change in the international security environment, with heightened geopolitical tensions, Russia

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Emilie Bersaas von Essen is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Energy, Mr. Terje Aasland.

Nordic Economic Policy Review 2026

The Nordic Economic Policy Review 2026 will be launched in Oslo on Tuesday, 6 May, with the option to attend both in person and online.

Labour Immigration

Labour immigrants bring essential skills to the Norwegian labour market and help meet the demand for labour in several sectors in Norway. They are a diverse group working within various professions. Many labour immigrants settle in Norway, while

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Communication

Head of Communication Lisa Nordøen

The National Budget 2026

Information about Norway's National Budget for 2026 was presented to the Storting as Report no. 1 (2025-2026) on 15 October 2025. The National Budget presents the Støre Government's programme for the implementation of economic policy and projections

The Communication Unit

The Communication Unit is responsible for communication on behalf of the entire Ministry. The unit handles press inquiries to the Ministry and its political leadership, writes draft press releases, speeches and contributions, maintains close contact

Head of Communications Martine Røiseland

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