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Standing united in support of Ukraine

'For Norway, supporting Ukraine is about the fight for freedom and about Ukraine’s right to take its place in the European political community, with its basis in respect for the rule of law and democracy. All of these values are of crucial

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in Aftenposten

Opening address by the Prime Minister at a  Conference on Norway, the EEA and the European Single Market

'The EEA is for Norway also a security agreement. - Because being part of the same market, with the same rules and rights and obligations, the surveillance mechanism and the mechanism to solve disputes, in our world, where globalization is hitting

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters

Held 25 November 2025 to the Norwegian Parliament.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Regional Development Trends

Regional Development Trends is published every other year and provides an overview of societal developments in different parts of Norway. The analyses focus on development across counties, levels of centrality, and municipality size.

The Prime Minister's statement at the joint press conference in Kyiv after the talks with Ukraine’s president

'We are now investing in Ukrainian industry. We will use this visit also to take that investment forward, so that the most effective way of producing military equipment that can be, is what you do according to your needs,' said Prime Minister Jonas

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Kyiv

Statement at the High-Level International Conference on Palestine and the Two-State Solution

'The two-state solution is the only credible path to peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians. An occupying power cannot have a veto over what happens in a territory it is unlawfully occupying. The Palestinian people have the right to

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre UNGA, New York

The Prime Minister's address at the meeting on Restoring Childhood and Humanity: Advancing Peace in Ukraine Through the Return of Ukrainian Children

'This is truly unacceptable. The situation for stolen children of Ukraine reminds us of the horrors of this war. So, the plight of the children is at the heart of any credible path to peace and it was a part of your formula, Mr. President (of

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York

The Prime Minister's message to the meeting of the GEAPP Leadership Council

'The global energy system is transforming - and so profoundly that we sometimes fail to recognise and grasp it. The reality is that the green transition is underway. - Twice as much was invested in clean energy as in fossil fuels globally last year,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Video message

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)

The Nature Experience and Mental Health

Report of the "Outdoor Life and Mental Health" Nordic Project

Download report extract in english (pdf) T-1474 E / 2010 ISBN 978-82-457-0439-6 (An extract of the comlete original report entitled Naturopplevelse, friluftsliv og vår psykiske helse ("The Nature Experience and Mental Health"), Published June 2009.)

Report from the expert group that has considered measures to reduce sick leave

English version of Chapter 2 - Summary in the report.

Melting snow and ice. A call for action

Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and former vice president Al Gore presented the report "Melting snow and ice. A call for action" at the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 14 December.

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Norwegian Architectural Policy

The Government wants to promote architecture. There is a need for a new, comprehensive architectural policy. Buildings, cities and population centres are facing new challenges from climate change, growth and transformation.

The Pathway to a Permanent Home

Evaluation of the national strategy to prevent and counteract homelessness 2005-2007

Evelyn Dyb, Marit Kristine Helgesen and Katja Johannessen: The Pathway to a Permanent Home. Evaluation of the national strategy to prevent and counteract homelessness 2005-2007. Summary NIBR Report 2008:15.

Marine bioprospecting – a source of new and sustainable wealth growth

National strategy 2009. The strategy was launched on 8. September 2009 in Tromsø.

Homeless in Norway - A survey

Evelyn Dyb and Katja Johannessen: Homeless in Norway - A survey. Summary NIBR Report 2009:17.

Women, Peace and Security - Norway's strategic plan 2011-13

This new strategic plan on women, peace and security is intended to put us in a better position to enhance women’s influence and participation and strengthen the protection of women during armed conflicts. It provides a framework for ensuring that

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)

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)

Annual Report 2002 - Evaluation activities of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Annual Report 2002 – Evaluation activities of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs