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NOU 2022: 5 - The Norwegian Government's Management of the Coronavirus Pandemic – Part 2

Summary in English

Ambitious offshore wind initiative

Today, the Government is presenting a major initiative to promote offshore wind power. The aim is to use offshore wind power to generate new electricity on a par with the total amount of electricity currently produced in Norway. The initiative will

Norway increases funding for UNESCO's efforts to promote freedom of expression and cultural rights

Norway has entered into a new agreement with UNESCO on the provision of NOK 200 million to support efforts to promote freedom of expression, artistic freedom and world heritage.

New report to the Storting on state ownership

The Norwegian Government has today presented the ownership-report to the Storting (white paper) A greener and more active state ownership - The state’s direct ownership of companies. The previous report to the Storting was published in 2019.

New ambassadors from North Macedonia, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 20 October 2022.

Meld. St. 32 (2019–2020) - The Government Pension Fund 2020

Meld. St. 32 (2019–2020) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Continued international support Is crucial to protect Ukraine’s energy system

On Friday, December 13, Norway participated in the handover of 12 gas piston engines to local authorities in Kharkiv. These engines will benefit 800,000 residents and 47 hospitals this winter and are already in place in the city.

Norway and Germany sign agreement on space cooperation

During a visit to Haakonsvern on 2 December, Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius signed a letter of intent aimed at strengthening space cooperation and the partnership between Norway and Germany.

Meld. St. 1 (2020–2021) National Budget 2021

English summary of the Norwegian National Budget, containing main economic policy features and outlook for the Norwegian economy.

Digitalisation key in addressing global challenges

‘Many countries are unable to keep up with the global technological revolution. Norway is leading the way in the collaborative effort to develop and share digital solutions,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the meeting in New York on

Prime Minister Støre joins efforts to increase renewable energy in developing countries

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has agreed to join the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet. The Alliance aims to provide more people in poor countries with access to electricity through the development of renewable energy solutions to

For the editors: Accreditation for the press. Meeting of international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) on 17 November

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will chair a ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), the international donor group for Palestine, on 17 November. Participants at the meeting will include representatives of Palestine

Pyrotechnic articles

The regulation establishes the essential safety requirements which pyrotechnic articles are to fulfil with a view to their being made available on the market.

Pressure equipment

The regulation applies to pressure equipment for a maximum pressure PS above 0.5 bar (overpressure) and which is designed, manufactured, marketed and put into operation. The regulation shall ensure that pressure equipment and devices are safe. The

Biocidal Products

Registration in the national product register, language requirement for labelling and national fee

Simple pressure vessels

The regulation applies to the making available on the market of simple pressure vessels, that is, any welded container exposed to an internal overpressure exceeding 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar), which contains air or nitrogen, but is not intended to be

Taximeters

The requirements to taximeters apply when they are sold or offered for sale, and the measurement result is used in economic transaction. Different specified devices must be connected to the interface of a taximeter in service.

Safety regulations for the design and manufacture of personal protective equipment

The regulation establishes the safety objectives of design, manufacture and marketing of personal protective equipment.

Aerosol dispensers

This Directive covers non-reusable containers made of metal, glass or plastic and containing a gas compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure, with or without a liquid, paste or powder, and fitted with a release device allowing the contents

Meld. St. 17 (2020–2021) - Cooperation for Security

Meld. St. 17 (2020–2021) Report to the Storting (White Paper)