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The government proposes restrictions for Ukrainian men

The Labour government intends to tighten the rules on residence for displaced persons from Ukraine. Ukrainian men between 18 and 60 years of age will no longer be granted temporary collective protection.

Government to provide additional NOK 115 billion to strengthen Long-term Defence Plan

The Norwegian Government will allocate an additional NOK 115 billion to the financial framework for the Long-term Defence Plan for the period up to 2036. NOK 31 billion of this will be provided by 2030. The Government is also proposing adjustments

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

The Government proposes new procedural rules for collective protection

Today, the Government is presenting a bill proposing amendments to the procedural rules governing collective protection. The purpose of the proposals is to facilitate more efficient case processing within the immigration authorities.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in the Middle East

‘We are now in the midst of a highly dramatic and dangerous day for the Middle East. The threats made by President Trump last night of further escalation, and Iran’s warning that it will respond with corresponding attacks against countries in the

Ukraine: Norway Supports the Establishment of a Special Tribunal

Norway supports the establishment of a special tribunal to prosecute Russians responsible for the attack on Ukraine.

Huge Drop in Global Aid: “Deeply Concerned,” said Minister of International Development

Official Development Assistance (ODA) fell by 23.1 per cent in 2025, according to recent figures from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). This is the largest annual decline recorded in ODA statistics. Norway was the

The Minister of Energy received the report from the Norwegian Nuclear Commission

Minister of Energy Terje Aasland today received the report by the Norwegian Nuclear Commission. The report addresses nuclear power as a possible energy source in Norway.

Minister of Development Åsmund Aukrust: ‘It is heartbreaking that innocent Lebanese people are being affected‘

‘Following Israel’s massive bombing campaign this week, the humanitarian situation in Lebanon is at breaking point. In the space of 24 hours, more than 300 people were killed and over 1,000 wounded. Children, civilians and healthcare workers have

Trust in healthcare systems

Check against delivery Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to Norway. And welcome to this important meeting of international regulators. Thank you to the Norwegian Board of Health Supervision and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement for hosting the

By Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre The health and care minister's speech at the International Regulator Conference at NOVA Spektrum, Lillestrøm

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.

Norway’s statement at the 3rd international conference on Sudan in Berlin

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide held at the 3rd international conference on Sudan in Berlin, 15 April 2026.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

International Law Is Still Worth Defending

As the United States and Israel rain bombs down on Iran, with the stated intent of subduing one of the world’s most brutal regimes, international law is collateral damage. The US-Israeli strikes clearly defy fundamental rules governing the use of

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik First published in Project Syndicate

Proposition to the Storting on Norwegian participation in Claims Commission and Special Tribunal for Ukraine

The Government has submitted a proposition to the Storting (Norwegian parliament) on Norwegian participation in two key mechanisms designed to hold Russia accountable for its war of aggression against Ukraine.

Joint Foreign Ministers' Statement on Lebanon

We, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, call for the

Informal Meeting of Finance Ministers on Support to Ukraine

Germany’s Minister of Finance, Lars Klingbeil and Norway’s Minister of Finance, Jens Stoltenberg today co-hosted an informal meeting of Finance Ministers to discuss continued financial support for Ukraine, at the IMF Spring Meeting in Washington,

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on ceasefire in Lebanon

'I fully support the ceasefire in Lebanon as announced by President Trump. This is an important and much needed step towards de-escalation of the current crisis in the region. I commend the USA for facilitating the conversations leading to this

Norway's Prime Minister Participates in International Meeting on the Strait of Hormuz

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre today took part in a digital meeting on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Norway joins Brazil in leading innovative rainforest fund

Norway joins Brazil as co-chair for a new international fund for tropical rainforests, announced on Thursday in Washington, D.C.