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.

Europaparlamentets bygning i Brussel. Foto: EU-delegasjonen

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.

EØS-midlene er Norges bidrag til å utjevne sosiale og økonomiske forskjeller i Europa. Foto: Christophe van der Eecken

EEA and Norway Grants

These pages provide information on Norway's contribution to reducing social and economic disparities within the European Economic Area (EEA).