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Meld. St. 14 (2021–2022) - Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2021, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation

31/08/2022 Report to the Storting Ministry of Foreign Affairs

This white paper provides an account of Norwegian exports of arms, ammunition and other military equipment and components, related technology, and services for military use (shortened to ‘defence-related products’ in the rest of this document) in

Report on Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse

24/06/2019 Report Ministry of Children and Families

In 2018, Norway ratified the Council of Europe Convention on Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (CETS 201). The Convention came into forcein Norway on 1 October 2018.

New seeds to Svalbard vault enhances global food security

13/02/2022 News story Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Some 22 000 new seed samples from 10 gene banks in Australia, New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East and Europe will be deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault on 14 February 11:00 CET.

Digital agenda for Norway in brief

– ICT for a simpler everyday life and increased productivity

09/05/2016 Report Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

The purpose of this white paper is to present the Government's policy on how Norway can exploit ICT in the best interests of society.

Annual report 2020: Women, peace and security

01/02/2022 Report Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture and Equality, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

This is the second yearly report on women, peace and security that is being finalised in the midst of an ongoing pandemic. A pandemic that has had a major impact on the work with women, peace and security, just as it has across the board on the

Norway’s battery strategy

07/09/2022 Plans/strategy Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

Norway's first battery strategy was launched on 29 June 2022. The strategy presents 10 measures for how Norway will further develop a coherent and profitable battery value chain.

State Ownership Report 2021

– The State's direct ownership of companies

20/09/2022 Report Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

The State ownership report is an annual report of the State’s direct ownership and allows you to read about the strategies, performance, financial development and important events for the respective companies in 2021.

The data centre industry - a sustainable industry of the future for the digital Norway

07/10/2025 Plans/strategy Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

Norway aims to be an attractive destination for data center establishments that contribute to overall value creation, enhanced national security, and the safeguarding of Norwegian interests. The new data center strategy outlines objectives and

Joint efforts against extremism: Better conditions for preventive work

Official Norwegian Reports NOU 2024: 3 Summary

20/08/2024 Report Ministry of Culture and Equality

Report from a commission appointed by Royal Decree of 10 June 2022. Submitted to the Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion on 1 March 2024.

State Secretary Maria Varteressian's speech for EU ambassadors about the EEA

22/07/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Speech Delivered to EU Ambassadors at the Belgian Residence, Celebrating Belgium’s EU Presidency.

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian 14 May 2024

Freedom from Negative Social Control and Honour Based Violence (2021-2024)

12/04/2022 Plans/strategy Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

The freedom to decide over one’s own life is fundamental in our society. Nevertheless, we see repeated examples of how this freedom is being curtailed. There is a need for an active policy to combat attitudes and actions that impede an individual’s

Immigration and Integration 2018–2019

Report for Norway to the OECD

02/01/2020 Report Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Children and Families, Ministry of Culture and Equality, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The report Immigration and Integration 2018-2019 - Report for Norway to the OECD is a contribution to the reporting system on migration for the OECD

Regulations for the 2019 local government elections for municipalities and counties that are subject to boundary changes that come into effect January 1st 2020

20/03/2019 Regulation Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

The Norwegian government has adopted changes to the local government structure, reducing the number of municipalities from 428 to 356 and the number of counties from 19 to 11. The mergers will come into effect January 1st 2020.

Invitation to Tender Procedure – Operation of scheduled regional air services in Southern Norway 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2024

07/02/2019 Call for tender Ministry of Transport

The Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications invites to a tender procedure for regional scheduled air services in Southern Norway for the period 1 April 2020 - 31 March 2024.