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Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters

Held 12 May 2026 to the Norwegian Parliament.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Foreign policy address to the Storting 2026

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide held at the Storting

Foreign policy address to the Storting 2025

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide Stortinget, 8 April 2025

Remarks by the Prime Minister at Oslo Energy Forum

'We put clear targets on technological transition, cutting emissions. So, this will be a sector for the future, now when we move towards the low-emission economy. And I believe that the gas to be sold in 10, 20, 30 years ahead has to be the gas with

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Scandic Holmenkollen Park

Address to the Storting on the security policy situation

'Norway has two main objectives in increasing its allocation: First, to support Ukraine in its legitimate fight to defend itself. Ukraine must be able to withstand Russia’s attacks. The country is under severe pressure. Second, we will actively

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Storting (Parliament)

Opening speech by the Prime Minister at the Oslo Security Conference

'We are for the first time preparing a Norwegian National Security Strategy', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo University Aula

The Prime Minister’s remarks at a panel discussion on “Fortifying Democratic Resilience”

'I think these issues about securing people's ability to live decent lives, combined with managing their daily economic outcome, safety of their children, investing in sports, leisure and activity for children, so they get involved in the community,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Munich Security Conference

The Prime Minister’s speech at The Government’s luncheon for Iceland’s President

'The fact is that you wrote down the history - your ancestors - and it became our history and it became our identity,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Government guest house, Parkveien

The Prime Minister's opening address at the conference “EU-Norway: Partners for European Security and Competitiveness”

'Though not a member of the EU we are a key European partner. We are, in a way, an outsider on the inside, because we are part of the Internal market, bound by its rules, and also blessed by the opportunities. We are your closest partner on equal

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Norway House, Brussels

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after the meeting with the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates

'We have to do a lot of work politically to bring nuclear disarmament back on the international agenda. It is depressing that the nuclear powers are withdrawing from treaties and agreements on disarmament, and that threats of using nuclear weapons

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Government House in Oslo

Meld. St. 32 (2024–2025) - Safe upbringing in a digital society

Meld. St. 32 (2024–2025) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Today, children grow up with screens, technology, and large technology companies as an integral part of their daily lives. Increased access to the internet and digital tools provides children and young people with opportunities, including for

Foreign policy address to the Storting 2022

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt held her address for the Storting 22 March. She started with the decision the Storting took 73 years ago:  Voting in favour of Norwegian membership in Nato.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Oslo, 22 March

Address to the Storting on Norway’s membership of the UN Security Council

On 17 January, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt gave an address to the Storting on Norway’s membership of the UN Security Council in the period 2021-2022.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Prime Minister’s address to the Storting on the coronavirus pandemic

Mr President, Thank you for this opportunity to report to the Storting on the Government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Storting (Parliament)

Prime Minister’s speech apologising for past treatment of gay people

Good afternoon, everyone. It is both an honour and a pleasure to welcome you all to my home today. We are here for a very special reason, and what I have to say is of great importance.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Minister Tvinnereim’s Speech at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum 2021

"We are in a race to get over to the right side of history by 2030. We must make people see that food is an irreplaceable ingredient in the recipe of peace, and of eliminating hunger and poverty", Minister Tvinnereim said in her speech at the Nobel

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Statement at Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) meeting

Opening statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt at Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) meeting i Brussels.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Brussels 10 May

Opening of NEL factory for electrolysers

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this speech at the opening of NEL Hydrogen´s factory electrolysers at Herøya on 20th April 2022.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Statement at Arctic Frontiers

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt at the Arctic Frontiers conference 2022.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Tromsø, May 9th

National Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the Summit for Democracy

Mr. President, Excellencies,Today, most threats against democracy come from within. From elected leaders who act in breach of democratic principles, embrace corruption and disregard human rights. The threat is often amplified by disinformation.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the Summit of Democracy