More content from the ministry

Norway increases support for demining in Ukraine

The Norwegian Government is strengthening its long-term efforts for humanitarian mine clearance in Ukraine. Through Norad, Norway is allocating up to NOK 400 million over four years to three organisations that will help protect civilians and reduce

The Government asks hospitals and municipalities to update health emergency preparedness plans

The Government is instructing the regional health authorities to review updated emergency preparedness plans in the health and care sector together with the municipalities. The plans must be strengthened in order to handle war and war-like

NATO-toppmøtet: Norway and Lithuania signed MoU on standardised vessels

During the NATO Summit on 8 July, Norway and Lithuania signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning Lithuania’s intended cooperation with Norway on standardised vessels, including the possible procurement of Norwegian-developed vessels for

Economic Transition Commission appointed today

Today, the Government is appointing an economic transition commission. It follows up agreement between the Labor Party, the Socialist Left Party, the Center Party, the Red Party and The Green Party (MDG) on this year's National budget. The

Norway in the North

The aim of Norway’s High North strategy is to ensure that North Norway is home to vibrant local communities where people want to live, and that enhance our national security and preparedness. International interest in the Arctic is growing as a

How the Government will ensure sufficient health personnel

In Helsepersonellplan 2040 (the Health Personnel Plan 2040), the Government is launching more than 150 measures to address the expected shortage of personnel in the health and care services. ‘Although the challenge is considerable, it can be

Prime Minister Støre and Foreign Minister Eide met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Oslo

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Oslo today. They discussed international issues and relations between Norway and China.

Canada to enter into historic submarine partnership with Germany and Norway

Canada has decided to procure the same type of submarines as Norway and Germany. Canada’s participation in the German-Norwegian submarine programme will strengthen NATO’s overall defence capabilities in the north and open up new opportunities for

Norway Joins Agreement Establishing Special Tribunal for Ukraine

The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will join the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. Holding Russia accountable for crimes committed against Ukraine is a key priority for the Norwegian Government.

Joint statement on the situation in El Obeid, Sudan

Norway and several European countries issue joint statement on the situation in El Obeid, Sudan.

National budget 2026: Over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly

In the 2026 state budget, the Norwegian government is proposing over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly. Funds are being allocated for grants to provide 1,500 nursing home places , subsidies to upgrade private homes, improved hearing care, and

Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters, 6 May 2025

- It is in uncertain times like the present that we see just how important the EEA Agreement is for Norway. This is why the Labour Party remains committed to the Agreement as part of its political project. For Norway, it is crucial that Europe

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Report No. 24 to the Storting (2008-2009) - National Strategy for Digital Preservation and Dissemination of Cultural Heritage

Norway steps up energy support for Ukraine

Norway is providing NOK 900 million to help Ukraine repair its energy infrastructure and invest in new energy solutions. The funding will help secure electricity supplies and make the energy system less vulnerable to future attacks.

Norway Contributes €1 Million to Support Fund for Ukraine’s Transport Sector

At the major donor conference, the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, the Norwegian Minister of Transport today announced an initial allocation of €1 million to the support fund for Ukraine’s transport sector.

Statement by State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik on the situation in Palestine

‘I am appalled by the images coming out of Gaza and by the desperate situation for the civilian population‘, says State Secretary Kravik.

EFTA and Vietnam conclude free trade agreement

Norway and the other EFTA countries today reached agreement with Vietnam on a free trade agreement. The agreement will give Norwegian businesses better access to a rapidly growing market in Asia.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Rikke Oline Grava resigns as political adviser to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Lene Vågslid, as of 1 August 2026.

Joint efforts against cancer: National cancer strategy (2025–2035)

This strategy is intended to lay the foundations for further improving the high quality of Norwegian cancer care. Despite the fact that more people are diagnosed with cancer, more make a full recovery. Many people with cancer live longer and with a

Norway and Germany sign defence arrangement

The Defence Ministers signed a historic defence arrangement, known as the "Hansa Arrangement". - It is more important than ever that European countries work closely together on our shared security, said Defence Minister Sandvik.