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
- State Secretary Varteressian’s remarks at EEA conference in Lisbon Speech/statement 25/11/2024
- State Secretary Varteressian’s speech at closing event for the EEA and Norway Grants Culture Programmes Speech/statement 25/11/2024
- Norwegian-supported fund to strengthen rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe Press release 20/11/2024
- Report to the Storting on Democracy, Human Rights, Security and the Rule of Law in Europe Press release 04/11/2024
- Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants Press release 12/09/2024
Documents
- 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
- Notification - excise duty on waste incineration - exemption for undertakings covered by the ETS Letter 29/02/2024
- Meld. St. 5 (2023–2024) - A Resilient Health Emergency Preparedness Report to the Storting 24/11/2023
- NOU 2023: 25 - The transition to low emissions Norwegian Official Report (NOU) 27/10/2023
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,