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EU proposes safeguard measures on ferroalloys

Statements from Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth:

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Mr. Øyvind Grøslie Wennesland as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Halvard Hølleland, is on leave.

The Government Strengthens Norwegian Research Management in Svalbard with Updated Strategy and New Research Office

To strengthen Norwegian research management in Svalbard and facilitate responsible international research cooperation, the government is now launching an updated strategy for research and higher education and a new research office in Svalbard.

UN Unites Around Renewed Protection of Human Rights Defenders

The UN Human Rights Council today adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders for another three years. The resolution was adopted by consensus and enjoys broad cross‑regional support.

Secretariat of the Minister of International Development

The Secretariat is responsible for a number of different support functions for the Minister and political staff. This includes preparation of speeches and presentations, planning of meetings and travel as well as relations with the Storting.

Director Sondre Bjotveit

Secretariat of the Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Secretariat is responsible for a number of different support functions for the Minister and political staff. This includes preparation of speeches and presentations, planning of meetings and travel as well as relations with the Storting.

Director Iselin Hebbert Haukaas

The Government Tightens the Rules for Displaced Persons from Ukraine: Men Aged 18 to 60 Will No Longer Receive Temporary Collective Protection

The Government today adopted an amendment to the Regulations that restricts the Norwegian scheme for temporary collective protection for persons displaced from Ukraine. Men between the ages of 18 and 60 will, with certain exceptions, no longer

Organic food production

Organic farming helps increase food diversity and provides consumers with products in demand.

Joint statement on the situation in Lebanon

Statement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Moldova, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Spain and Sweden.

Tax Policy Department

The Tax Policy Department analyses how tax legislation and amendments affect saving, consumption, investments and labour supply and how tax revenues change when regulations are amended. This department is also responsible for preparing the annual

Director General Siren Solhaug

Department of Administrative Affairs

The Department of Administrative Affairs develops governing systems and determines overarching guidelines for effective and coordinated management and operation of the Ministry. The department handles administrative matters and ensures that the

Deputy Secretary General Henning Henriksen

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the Israeli attacks in Lebanon

‘I condemn the massive Israeli attacks in Lebanon, which have caused immense suffering and destruction. A great many of the attacks took place without warning across the country, whilst children and ordinary people were going about their daily lives

Norway contributes NOK 780 million to the fight against climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution

Norway is contributing NOK 780 million over four years to the world’s largest environmental fund, the Global Environment Facility (GEF). GEF provides support to developing countries in their efforts to address climate change, biodiversity loss and

A Study of International Engagement in Afghanistan in the Period 2015-2021 August

This paper brings together contributions from six senior AAN analysts, with each chapteroffering its author’s expertise, professional experience, and analytical rigour. Takentogether, the chapters provide a broad examination of the international

Expression Preparedness - National Strategy for Open and Enlightened Public Discourse

This strategy outlines the Norwegian Government’s efforts to facilitate freedom of expression and a robust public sphere in Norway. Rather than seeking to control public debate, it aims to strengthen it. Instead of restricting the space for

New support for displaced people in Ukraine

Norway is strengthening its support for the UN’s work for displaced people in and from Ukraine with NOK 260 million. In total, Norway is now providing an additional NOK 767 million to the UN’s humanitarian efforts for Ukrainians affected by the war.

Terje Aasland appointed new Minister of Petroleum and Energy

Terje Aasland from Skien is the new Minister of Petroleum and Energy after Marte Mjøs Persen. He is a certified powerline worker, has been a parliament representative for 16 years and has been the leader of the of the parliament's Standing Committee

Diplomatic relations

Department for Cultural Environment and Polar Affairs

The department works with strategy and policy development for the conservation and sustainable use of the cultural environment and for climate and environment in the polar and northern regions. The department has agency management responsibility for

Director General Frode Tarjei Selman

Department of Civil Society and Sports

The department is responsible for state sports policy and generally for coordinating and harmonising the state’s relations with the voluntary sector. The department administers the surplus generated by Norsk Tipping for sports purposes, socially

Director General Lars Audun Granly