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Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion

The Government has proposed a substantial increase in Norway’s military support to Ukraine in 2025, in line with the broad-based political agreement reached in the Storting.

Challenges and Opportunities in Global Health

In a world increasingly shaped by conflict, climate change, financial constraints, and growing mistrust in science, the global health landscape faces both unprecedented challenges and transformative opportunities. As evidencebased decision-making

Opening address at the Barents Euro-Arctic Council Ministerial meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's opening address at the  Barents Euro-Arctic Council Ministerial meeting in Tromsø 26 October.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Tromsø, 26 October

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

The Revised National Budget: Preserving Norway’s strong foundation in a turbulent world

The Revised National Budget for 2026 aims to safeguard the country, society, and people’s finances.

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Norway

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron are in Norway on an official visit 23-24 June at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Bhanuja Rasiah as state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre. Ms. Rasiah is appointed state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

NOU 2014: 5 - MOOCs for Norway

New digital learning methods in higher education

to ten major universities. The SAK strategy (collaboration, division of labour and consolidation) was established by the Stoltenberg II Government as a response to the challenges from the Stjernø Commission. The SAK strategy emphasises voluntary processes

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Gunn Karin Gjul as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security Astri Aas-Hansen, as of 22 April 2025.

Changes among the political advisers

After the changes in the Government today, Ms. Trine Bilet (Lab.) is appointed political adviser to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Lene Vågslid (Lab.).

New Norwegian-German initiative to strengthen critical undersea infrastructure in Europe

On October 17th at the meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence in Brussels, Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram met his German counterpart Boris Pistorius for a bilateral meeting. They also signed a statement on a proposal to further

The Prime Minister's speech at the annual meeting in Copenhagen for all Danish Heads of Mission (Foreign Service)

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke to the annual meeting in Copenhagen of all Danish Heads of Mission (ambassadors and consul generals). His speech starts in Norwegian, but most of it is in English, and deals with Nordic cooperation, Arctic,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Copenhagen

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Mr. Tomas Norvoll as state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms. Cecilie Myrseth, as of 18 August 2025.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Mr. Even Eriksen as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Astri Aas-Hansen.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Ingrid Marie Vaag Endrerud as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

Constructive discussions on military support and peace

Ukraine is in need of increased military support as well as contributions to the efforts under way to achieve a lasting and just peace. Both these topics were discussed during the visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Oslo today.

NOU 2015: 8 - The School of the Future

Renewal of subjects and competences

Report from the Commission appointed by Royal Decree on 21 June 2013. Submitted to The Ministry of Education and Research on 15 June 2015.

Meld. St. 27 (2013-2014) - Diverse and value-creating ownership

externally, i.e. assured by a separate legal entity. The requirement for external pension-fund insurance introduced by the Stoltenberg Government in 2011 prevents employees from losing accrued entitlements in the event of their employer’s bankruptcy. However

Norway's main statement at the OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting

Madam Chairperson - Minister of Foreign Affairs Ann Linde. Dear Colleagues: Former Norwegian Foreign Minister Thorvald Stoltenberg often said: “I have been called a coward because I like compromises. I consider that a badge of honour”. The difficult work

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Stockholm, 2 December

“Norwegians? Who needs Norwegians?”

Explaining the Oslo Back Channel: Norway’s Political Past in the Middle East

Evaluation Report 9/2000 - Hilde Henriksen Waage: A report prepared by PRIO International Peace Research Institute, Oslo Institutt for fredsforskning. Responsibility for the contents and presentation of findings and recommendations rests with the