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Recommendation - New assessment of the company Rheinmetall AG

New information which has been brought to the attention of the Coucil has lead to the conclusion that the grounds for excluding Rheinmetall AG are no longer valid, and a new recommendation was issued with regard to this.

Recommendation on exclusion of the companies Rheinmetall AG and Hanwha Corp.

The companies were recommended for exclusion because of their involvement in production of cluster munitions.

Council on Ethics’ assessment on investments in Israel Electric Corporation

We hereby refer to the letter from the Ministry of Finance, dated March 3, 2008, requesting an assessment of whether investments made by the Government Pension Fund - Global in Israel Electric Corporation (“IEC”) may constitute a breach of the fund’

Norway and Switzerland sign Agreement on cooperation on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage and Carbon Dioxide Removal

The bilateral agreement, signed during the Longship Launch event in Oslo, will strengthen cross-border cooperation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR).

Meld. St. 7 (2025–2026) - The Government Pension Fund 2026

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APA 2025: 57 new production licenses awarded

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 57 new production licenses to 19 companies on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2025 licensing round.

Recommendation on exclusion

Recommendation of 14 November 2005

Recommendation of 6 September 2006

Poongsan Corporation

Recommendation of DRD Gold Limited

The Council has reached the conclusion that the Ethical Guidelines, point 4.4, second clause, third bullet point, provide a basis for recommending the exclusion of DRD Gold Limited owing to an unacceptable risk of contributing to severe

New report maps Norway’s role in critical raw materials

The Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth today received a report from Prosess21 and the Research Council of Norway, providing the first comprehensive assessment of where Norwegian industry plays a role in strategic and critical

The Government’s Contribution to the Industrial Accelerator Act – The EU’s Proposed New Industrial Legislation

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, has on behalf of the Norwegian Government, sent a letter to the European Commission Vice-President Stephane Séjourné, commenting on the proposal for a new Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA)

New life to international efforts in combatting religious intolerance

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is organizing an expert consultation in Oslo to strengthen international cooperation in combatting religious intolerance, from January 13-14.

Jordan vital to stability in the Middle East

‘Jordan is an important partner for Norway. I am visiting Jordan to recognise the country’s stabilising role in the Middle East and its major efforts as a host country for Palestinian and Syrian refugees’, said Minister of International Development

Statement by the Nordic Baltic States on Russia’s destruction of energy infrastructure in Ukraine

The Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, the Nordic Baltic 8, deplore Russia’s continued attacks on Ukrainian cities, residential areas and critical infrastructure.

Joint declaration on a “Partnership for a Prosperous and Sustainable Future”

Joint Declaration by The Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Republic of Indonesia and The Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Kingdom of Norway on a “Partnership For A Prosperous And Sustainable Future”.

New report: Russia has committed crimes against humanity

A new UN report concludes that Russa has committed crimes against humanity in the deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children from their families.

Norway presents resolution on new technology and human rights defenders

This spring, Norway is taking an important step to strengthen digital protection for human rights defenders.

Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Strait of Hormuz and the Conflict in the Middle East: Critical to Ensure Freedom of Navigation

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide today took part in a virtual meeting with his foreign minister colleagues from more than 35 countries, as well as representatives of several international organisations. The meeting focused on the

Norway contributes NOK 600 million, improving the health of women, children, and adolescents

At a time of historic decline in global aid, Norway is contributing NOK 600 million to strengthen health care for women, children and adolescence. This contribution will save lives and provide political support to rights under pressure.