European policy
It is in Norway’s national interest to cooperate closely with the EU and to participate actively in the ongoing political processes in Europe. In order to successfully influence important decisions, Norway must be more clear and assertive, and more active in the early stages of debate on issues of European policy.
Norway’s relations with Europe
The EU is Norway’s most important trading partner, and EU policy has an impact on many sectors of Norwegian society.
EEA and Norway Grants
These pages provide information on Norway's contribution to reducing social and economic disparities within the European Economic Area (EEA).
More on european policy
Latest on european policy
What's new
- Europe – A Promise Worth Defending Speech/statement 15/05/2025
- Statement by State Secretary Varteressian at the Council of Europe Ministerial Meeting, 14 May Speech/statement 15/05/2025
- Foreign policy address to the Storting 2025 Speech/statement 12/05/2025
- JEF nations to enhance cooperation with Ukraine Press release 09/05/2025
- Launch of Norway’s first national security strategy: The world has become more dangerous and more unpredictable Press release 08/05/2025
Documents
- National Security Strategy Plans/strategy 08/05/2025
- Meld. St. 20 (2024–2025) - Promoting democracy, rule of law and human rights in Europe Report to the Storting 04/04/2025
- Return Strategy 2025 – 2030 Plans/strategy 12/02/2025
- NOU 2024: 7 - Norway and the EEA: Development and experiences Norwegian Official Report (NOU) 11/04/2024
- Notification - CO2 tax - exemption for undertakings covered by the ETS Letter 05/03/2024
Other websites
Contact
Department for European Affairs and International Trade
E-mail: avdeling.for.europa@mfa.no
Phone:
+47 23 95 05 51
Address:
Postboks 8114 Dep., 0032 Oslo
Visitor address:
7. juniplassen 1 / Victoria Terrasse 7,