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Return Strategy 2025 – 2030

Return is a central instrument in achieving one of the main objectives of the justice sector, namely that of controlled and sustainable immigration. The Ministry of Justice and Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has prepared a new

Norway Extends Air Defence Mission in Poland

Norway is extending its contribution to NATO’s air and missile defence in Poland until the summer. Norwegian NASAMS air defence forces will remain stationed in Rzeszów to protect key supply lines in and out of Ukraine.

Norway joins international coalition for sustainable AI

Norway is supporting a French initiative aimed at ensuring that the development and use of artificial intelligence take place in a sustainable manner. Norway has been invited to join the collaboration at the AI Action Summit in Paris.

Sami cultural policy

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development holds the overall state responsibility for Sami policy in Norway, while the Ministry of Culture and Equality holds sectoral responsibility for cultural policy.

Displaced people from Ukraine may have their residence permit for Norway extended by a further year

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today made an amendment to Norway’s Immigration Regulations allowing Ukrainians, who have had temporary collective protection for three years, to be granted continued residence in Norway for a further year.

Cabinet minister Karianne Tung attends summit on artificial intelligence in Paris

Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Tung has been invited to attend the AI Action Summit in Paris on 10 and 11 February which will be hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. US Vice President J. D. Vance, President of the

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.

Number of Government Politicians 1814 -

This list shows the growth in the number of Norwegian government politicians since 1814. The prime minister is included in the number of government members.

Men and Women in Norwegian Governments 1945 -

The first Norwegian government with a female member, was Einar Gerhardsen’s coalition government 25 June-5 November 1945. Mrs. Kirsten Hansteen (1903-1974) represented the Communist Party and was consultative minister in the Ministry of Social

Norway's Prime Minister - Time in Office

Name From To Years Months Days 1. Frederik Due 27.02.1841 08.03.1844 3 0 10 08.03.1844 17.06.1856 12 3 9 17.06.1856 16.12.1858 2 5 29 17 9 19 2. Einar Gerhardsen 25.06.1945 05.11.1945 0 4 11 05.11.1945 19.11.1951 6 0 14 22.01.1955 28.08.1963 8 7 6

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Jakob Schram is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Joakim Sevrin Tranvåg Øren as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Astri Aas-Hansen.

The Norwegian way: Why Oslo talks with everyone and still believes in multilateralism

Norway still champions the UN, international law—and dialogue with adversaries. Communicating with all actors is in Norway’s and the West’s interests, writes the country’s deputy foreign minister, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik First published in The European Council on Foreign Relations

Political priorities of the Labour Party Government

Norway will contribute to energy security in Europe by continuing to be a reliable and stable supplier of oil and gas. We will build on the expertise found in our oil and gas industry to develop new technology and new solutions for a sustainable

German-Norwegian Health Partnership

The German Federal Ministry of Health and the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services (hereinafter «The Sides») wish to enter a strategic partnership to enhance their close collaboration in the field of health, marked by a shared belief in