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Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2024, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation

Summary of Meld. St. 29 (2024–2025)

Recommendation of 6 June 2025 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, approved in the Council of State the same day. (White paper from the Støre Government).

Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Elections – International Experiences and National Recommendations Report by the Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence and Elections

The Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence and Elections was appointed by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development on 6 June 2024. The Expert Group has been tasked with assessing the significance of artificial intelligence for

Roadmap for Technology-Based Industry

Modernisation and Revitalisation in Public Governance

Experiences, dilemmas and challenges for top executives

The purpose of this report is to summarise the topics presented and discussed at the programme for top level executives.

Report No. 23 to the Storting (2003-2004)

On Housing Policy - Summary in English

Report No. 23 to the Storting (2003-2004) - Summary in English (14.01.2005)

National Plan of Action to Combat Racism and Discrimination (2002-2006)

(PDF-file)

National Plan of Action to Combat Racism and Discrimination (2002-2006) National Plan of Action to Combat Racism and Discrimination (2002-2006) (PDF-file)

White paper on Broadband, September 2033,summary

White paper on Broadband, September 2003, summary(pdf)

Ownership Report 2003 (.pdf)

Ownership Report 2003 (.pdf)

Prime Minister’s introduction at press conference on the announced US tariffs

'I would like to stress that there is broad consensus among NATO’s 32 member countries - including the US - on the need to enhance security in the Arctic, including in Greenland,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

The Prime Minister's speech at the Kavli Prize ceremony

'Let me add: True science depends not only on curiosity. It depends on freedom. Freedom to ask difficult questions. To challenge established ideas. To discuss, disagree - and to be proven right or wrong. Academic freedom,' said Prime Minister Jonas

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Concert Hall

First Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit of 2026

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened for its first deposit event of 2026 this week.

Response to the request for information on the Norwegian exit tax rules for natural persons

Response to the request for information concerning Norwegian exit tax rules for natural persons (PDF)

Norway among the best in Europe on wealth creation and employment

Norway has the second highest gross national product per capita in Europe, just trailing Luxemburg. Norwegian employment rates are among the highest in Europe. Norway does especially well with regard to employment of women and elderly workers. (

Norway’s Report to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Indigenous Peoples

Norway’s Report to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Indigenous Peoples The whole report is here (PDF-format)

The Prime Minister's statement at the press meeting after the Nordic-India Summit

'I think this meeting is a manifestation of what a more unpredictable world really needs: More cooperation and collaboration between democracies,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo rådhus

A study of contributions from the Norwegian fishing fleet to acidification and eutrophication

Rapport - utslipp og deposisjon i Norge fra den norske fiskeflåten

A study of contributions from the Norwegian fishing fleet to acidification and eutrophication Pdf-file (2,1 MB)

Local Government Act

Local Government ActUpdated with all amendments enacted up to 7 January 2005.

From Idea to Value - The Government's Plan for a Comprehensive Innovation Policy (pdf)

From Idea to Value – The Government's Plan for a Comprehensive Innovation Policy (.pdf)

Fra idé til verdi - Regjeringens plan for en helhetlig innovasjonspolitikk (pdf)

Fra idé til verdi – Regjeringens plan for en helhetlig innovasjonspolitikk (.pdf)

Interim ethical guidelines for the Government Pension Fund Global

Established by the Ministry of Finance on 7 November 2025 pursuant to Order in Council of 19 November 2004 No. 4997 section 2 and the Government Pension Fund Act section 3 second paragraph, and Section 10 first paragraph.