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‘Russia’s war in Ukraine and the series of complex crises the world is now facing are casting a dark shadow over this year’s UN General Assembly. But it is only through international cooperation that we will be able to solve the greatest challenges

Working to strengthen the rights of persons with disabilities

On 16-17 February, the second Global Disability Summit was held in Norway. At the digital Summit, a number of world leaders stated their intention to give greater priority to working to strengthen the rights of persons with disabilities in the years

Norway to host Nordic Prime Ministers in Oslo

Defence cooperation, ocean health and the green transition are among the topics to be discussed when the Prime Ministers of all five Nordic countries meet in Oslo on Monday. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will also be present for part of the

Cereal seed

Requirements to seeds applies to the production with a view to marketing, import and the marketing of cereal seed. Different specified requirements in connection with import of cereal seed.

Historic NATO Summit

Türkiye has agreed to support the applications of Sweden and Finland for membership of NATO, setting the stage for a historic NATO Summit in Madrid. The new Strategic Concept, support to Ukraine, and the applications from Sweden and Finland will be

Prime Minister and Defence Minister visited US Navy

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram had a meeting on Monday with US Navy representatives on board the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier.

Increased preparedness on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

Today, the Norwegian Government has decided to heighten the emergency preparedness in relation to infrastructure, onshore and offshore installations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

Proposal for temporary amendments to the Child Welfare Act to handle the increase in refugees from Ukraine to Norway

A large number of children are expected to arrive in Norway in the same period of time and many may require help from the child welfare service. The Norwegian Government is proposing necessary adaptations today to prepare the services to receive

NOU 2022: 2 - Academic freedom of expression

A good culture of free speech must be built from the bottom up, every single day

Report No 14 to the Storting (2019–2020) - The Skills Reform – Lifelong Learning

Prime Ministers Johnson and Støre discussed the war in Ukraine and the green transition

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Downing Street on Friday. This was the first bilateral meeting between the two prime ministers. They signed a joint declaration on strategic cooperation between

Denmark, Iceland and Norway are ready to ratify Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO

Following today’s signing of the Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Finland and Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Norway are ready to submit their ratification instruments to the Government of the United States of America. With

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre offers support to crisis-hit Moldova

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke to Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița today. Moldova is facing an acute energy crisis caused by Russia’s manipulation of energy supplies, which is reducing the country’s access to gas and electricity.

Prime Minister Støre met Pelosi and McConnell at US Congress

On Monday evening, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met the Speaker of the House, Democrat Nancy Pelosi, and the Senate Minority Leader, Republican Mitch McConnell.

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.

Lighting equipment for vehicles

The technical requirements according to Directive 2007/46/EC are implemented through this regulation. Requirements for lights in addition to UNECE 48 and sound signal.

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

Wood-burning heaters

Main requirements Emissions requirements for wood-burning heaters Note: the regulation is under revision in order to align it to the ecodesign regulations by 01.01.2022. Disclaimer The body of Norwegian legislation is constantly evolving. However,

Meld. St. 20 (2020–2021) - National Transport Plan 2022–2033

Construction products

Requirements to document the essential requirements of CE-marked construction products. The declaration of performance and the user manual must be written in Norwegian, Danish or Swedish.