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Norway’s battery strategy

Norway's first battery strategy was launched on 29 June 2022. The strategy presents 10 measures for how Norway will further develop a coherent and profitable battery value chain.

Norwegian measures in the electricity derivatives market not needed now

The Norwegian authorities closely monitor developments in the financial power market, and are in constant contact with other Nordic authorities. The measures announced in Sweden and Finland may reduce the risk of distress in the Nordic financial

Making the case for democracy

Article by the following Nordic Foreign Ministers: Jeppe Kofod (Denmark), Pekka Haavisto (Finland), Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir (Iceland), Ann Linde (Sweden) and Anniken Huitfeldt.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt 2 September

Norway’s main priorities for the 77th session of the UN General Assembly

Here are the instructions for the Norwegian delegation for 77th session of the UN General Assembly (Unga).

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Tomas Norvoll as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Marte Mjøs Persen.

Opening statement at Nobel Peace Center freedom of expression conference

Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt's opening address at the Nobel Peace Center freedom of expression conference.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Oslo, 2 September

Dementia Plan 2025

Dementia Plan 2025 is the third national dementia plan. It is the government's five-year plan (2021-2025) to improve services for people with dementia and their families.

Norway to provide support to victims of Pakistan flood disaster

‘Norway is providing NOK 25 million following the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan for emergency relief and food security efforts to help those affected in this acute phase of the crisis,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Meld. St. 14 (2021–2022) - Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2021, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation

This white paper provides an account of Norwegian exports of arms, ammunition and other military equipment and components, related technology, and services for military use (shortened to ‘defence-related products’ in the rest of this document) in

Statement on the violent demonstrations in Iraq

Norway is deeply concerned by the violence following demonstrations in Baghdad yesterday. Norway joins UNSG Guterres' appeal for calm and restraint, urging all relevant actors to take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation and avoid any

Opening speech at ONS 2022: The North Sea - the new frontier of energy transition?

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this opening speech at the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) 2022 conference on 30th August 2022 in Stavanger, Norway.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Norway to use NOK 2 billion to help procure natural gas for Ukraine

Russia’s war on Ukraine is having a dramatic impact on energy security and the economic situation in Ukraine. The Norwegian Government is proposing to provide NOK 2 billion to help ensure that Ukrainians have access to natural gas in the coming

Prime minister Støre's speech at ONS 2022

Norway will remain a stable, predictable, and not least, a trustworthy European energy partner.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

NOU 2022: 10 - The General Purpose Grant Scheme for municipalities

Chapter 5–7

In May 2020, the Norwegian government appointed a committee by royal decree with the assignment to carry out a comprehensive review of the General Purpose Grant Scheme for municipalities. In its report, the committee makes an assessment of the