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Guidelines on Norway’s human rights policy

The promotion of human rights is a key component of Norway’s foreign and development policy. As part of its efforts to ensure an integrated human rights policy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published several sets of guidelines on different

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About the Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security was established in 1818. The Ministry has approximately 400 employees divided between eight departments, the Minister’s office and the Press Office.

The Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister is the central office of the Council of State and the Government. The office assists the Prime Minister in leading and coordinating the work of the Government.

Privacy protection

Privacy protection concerns the right to keep your private life to yourself, a fundamental right in a society ruled by justice. The ideal is that everyone should be in full possession and control of his or her own personal information.

Nuclear safety cooperation in the Arctic

During the Cold War, there was extensive civilian and military nuclear activity on the Kola Peninsula, and large quantities of radioactive waste and nuclear material are still being stored under unsafe conditions in northwestern Russia. This is a

Budget day

Norway's National Budget for 2024 will be published on these pages on 6 October 2023. This is an overview of the most important budget day publications:

Consumer information

Information is one of the key measures in consumer policy. Consumers must have good and sufficient information about goods and services offered on the market, as well as knowledge about their rights and obligations as consumers. Information promotes

How is Norway governed?

According to the Constitution, which was adopted in 1814, Norway is a monarchy in which the power is divided between three branches: a legislative branch which is also responsible for appropriations, the Storting; an executive branch, the Government

About the Ministry

The Ministry of Finance monitors and analyses economic trends in Norway and abroad, and gives advice in a number of areas of economic policy.

International visitors program – local elections in Norway, September 9, 2019

Norway is holding elections to municipal councils and county councils on Monday September 9 2019. The Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation is organising a visitors program for international guests from election management bodies and

Press contacts

Press contacts for the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministries.

The National Budget 2024

Information about Norway's National Budget for 2024, presented to the Storting as Report no. 1 (2023-2024) on 6 October 2023. The National Budget presents the Støre Government's programme for the implementation of economic policy and projections for

The National Budget 2023

Information about Norway's National Budget for 2023, presented to the Storting as Report no. 1 (2022-2023) on 6 October 2022. The National Budget presents the Støre Government's programme for the implementation of economic policy and projections for

Norwegian Chair of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council 2011-2013

During its chairmanship Norway intends to highlight and promote the Barents region as a resource-rich region in Europe.

Climate Change Act

The purpose of this Act is to promote the implementation of Norway’s climate targets as part of its process of transformation to a low-emission society by 2050.

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Prop. 76 L (2017–2018) - Amendments to the Representation of the People Act (constituencies in parliamentary elections, the right to put up lists at an election, etc.)

The Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation proposed in April 2018 certain amendments to Act no. 57 of 28 June 2002 no. 57 relating to parliamentary and local government elections (the Representation of the People Act). The proposed

Future acquisitions for the Norwegian Armed Forces 2014 - 2022

This publication does not examine each planned project in detail but is intended to create opportunities for in depth discussions between the Armed Forces and industry.

Meld. St. 28 (2012-2013) - Unique ideas, major assets

Key Figures 2011: Overview and rates of direct and indirect taxes

Key figures for the Norwegian economy, main figures of the Fiscal Budget and rates of direct and indirect taxes.