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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the arrest warrants issued by the ICC

‘The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, Benyamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. The ICC plays a crucial role in ensuring accountability for serious crimes’, said Foreign Minister Espen

The Fosse Lecture will be given by Jean-Luc Marion

The French philosopher and theologian Jean-Luc Marion has been invited to give the first Fosse Lecture, and the German translator Hinrich Schmidt-Henkel has been awarded the Fosse Prize for Translators in 2025. The Fosse Prize will be among the

Final Round of Plastic Negotiations

This week, negotiators from around the world are gathering in Busan, South Korea, for the final negotiations on a global plastics agreement. Norway’s Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, will participate in the closing of

Norway Announces New NOK 50 million Contribution to "Grain from Ukraine" Initiative

Norway pledges an additional NOK 50 million (USD 4.5 million) to the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative, a program that plays an important role in combating hunger in regions of the Middle East and Africa facing severe food insecurity.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

I welcome the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. This is an important first step reached with support from the United States and France. I urge all parties to respect the agreement and to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Cecilie Juul Stensrud as state secretary to Minister of Defence, Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Anne Marie Aanerud, settles parental leave.

The Norwegian Government introduces a trade ban on products made using forced labour

The Norwegian Government has decided to introduce a trade ban on products made using forced labour, including child labour.

Meld. St. 15 (2023–2024) - Shared values – shared responsibilities

Meld. St. 15 (2023–2024) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Opening of the National Memorial Site for 22 July at the Government Quarter

The national memorial site commemorating the events of 22 July 2011 will be officially opened at the Government Quarter on Sunday, 19 July, at 3:00 p.m. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon, Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance

NOU 2022: 11 - Your privacy – our shared responsibility

Time for a privacy policy

The Norwegian Privacy Commission was appointed in June 2020 and has reviewed the situation regarding privacy in Norway and highlighted major challenges and developments. The Commission has examined privacy challenges and consequences, and proposed

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Gunn Karin Gjul as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Astri Aas-Hansen, as of 15 August 2026.

Norway and Zambia will cooperate on cutting emissions

Norway and Zambia have signed an agreement that will both reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy access in Zambia. The cooperation is organized under the Paris Agreement Article 6 and may contribute towards Norway’s climate targets.

Norway and Kenya sign a statement of intent on the Paris Agreement’s article 6

During Kenya’s President William Ruto’s official visit to Norway this week, Norway and Kenya signed a statement of intent under the Paris Agreement’s article 6.

Norway and Morocco will cooperate on cutting emissions

Norway and Morocco have signed a new agreement outlining cooperation to reduce emissions from Morocco’s power sector.

Critical and Strategic Raw Materials in Norway – Positions and Potensials

The purpose of this report is to provide a knowledge-based and coherent picture of Norway’s role in value chainsfor critical and strategic raw materials.

Read the report here.

Invitation - UNOC 3 - Nice - Taking Action to Stop the Spread of Invasive Aquatic Species, Protect Marine Biodiversity and Support Climate Action

Monday 09 June at 16.00 - 17.30. Nice Harbour, onboard the Statsraad Lehmkuhl vessel.

Norway's response to the CPT report (2024) 49

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism – Norwegian Positions

Norway and the EU have a strong relationship, sharing common fundamental values and a common regulatory framework through the European Economic Area (EEA). We are partners and cooperate to fulfil common climate targets.

UN Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises

Response to the UN Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises

Notification - CO2 tax - exemption for undertakings covered by the ETS

Notification - CO2 tax - exemption for undertakings covered by the ETS