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NOU 2026: 2 Policy for new generations – Causes, consequences and measures related to low birth rates

English summary of the final report from the Birth rate Committee

Statement by Norway to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel’s obligations in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

On 1 May 2025, Norway made the following statement in the advisory proceedings before the International Court of Justice regarding Israel’s obligation in relation to the presence and activities of the UN, other international organisations and third

By Director General Kristian Jervell , State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Statement by State Secretary Varteressian at the Council of Europe Ministerial Meeting, 14 May

Statement by State Secretary Maria Varteressian. Council of Europe Ministerial Meeting, Luxembourg 14 May.

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian

Europe – A Promise Worth Defending

Speech held at the Europe Day celebration at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, 12 May.

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian

Regulations amending the Regulations relating to fees payable at Norway’s diplomatic and consular missions

Adopted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 11 April 2025 under section 15 of the Act of 13 February 2015 No. 9 relating to the Norwegian Foreign Service (Foreign Service Act).

Heritage and Health Take Center Stage at latest Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit

As genebanks around the world send seed samples to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault this week, the focus is on how crop diversity reflects cultural heritage.

The Norwegian industry – competitiveness for a new time

In Spring 2025 the Norwegian Government presented a new white paper on industrial policy. The white paper on industrial policy describes the state of play for Norwegian industry and sets out political priorities for the future. This is a short

Product Contact Point

Through the Product Contact Point, authorities and companies can find out which technical regulations apply for a particular product in a particular EEA State. The Norwegian contact point provides information about Norwegian product regulations and

Important dates in 2021

The Revised National Budget 2021: 11 May 2021 The National Budget 2022: 12 October 2021

Child welfare service assistance measures for young persons between 18 and 25 years of age

The objective of providing assistance measures for the 18-25 age group is to give these young persons the necessary help and support during the transition to an independent adult life.

Contributions to the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NOC)

NOC is the principal partner for the state government in matters concerning organized sport.

Licensing rounds

Licensing rounds entail that Norwegian and foreign oil companies are invited to apply for production licences for defined areas within a given deadline.

Cultural policy

The Ministry of Culture and Equality is responsible for the development of national cultural policy through legal and financial instruments.

Readmission agreements

Overview of countries Norway has signed readmission agreements with.

Disabilities

Persons with disabilities have the same rights as others. The Norwegian government wants people to be able to live their lives freely, regardless of any disability. The Government wants to promote human rights and thereby equality, equal rights,

Welfare schemes to prevent poverty in Norway

The Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion has the overall responsibility for coordinating the government’s efforts against poverty and for improving the living conditions of those who are struggling financially or with other social problems.

Statistics on immigration

Key figures and facts about immigration to Norway.

Environmental, cultural and economic sustainability

It is an explicit political objective to develop an efficient and market oriented Reindeer husbandry industry based on long term sustainability.

Contact

The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs Tel: +47 466 15 000 E-mail: barnebortforing@bufdir.no Office address: Fredrik Selmers vei 3, Oslo Postal address: PO Box 2233, 3102 Tønsberg, Norway Ministry of Foreign Affairs Phone +

The Antarctic

The Antarctic contains some of the last vast undisturbed areas of nature in the world. Plants, animals, ecosystems and cultural heritage in the Antarctic face an unrelenting growing pressure from traffic, environmental toxins and climate change. The