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Tripartite Cooperation in the Labour Sector

The Government collaborates with the social partners to address various societal challenges. The four largest employee organisations (LO, Unio YS and Akademikerne) and the four largest employer organisations (NHO, KS, Virke, and Spekter) participate

Concern over Global Backlash against Gender Equality and Sexual and Health Rights

The Minister of International Development is deeply concerned about the announced tightening of US aid policies negatively affecting women and LGBTQ+ people.

Norway to Align with EU Sanctions against Those Responsible for the Mass Killings in Iran

The EU’s decision to introduce sanctions against concrete individuals that have contributed to the mass killings in Iran is important. Norway will also align itself with the sanctions adopted by the EU against specific individuals and entities. In

Social dumping

Increased labour immigration has contributed to challenges related to social dumping in certain industries. Social dumping occurs when foreign employees are subjected to breaches of health, safety and working environment regulations, or if they

Settlement of refugees

Settlement with public assistance is a voluntary service offered by the Norwegian government. The Norwegian Directorate of Integration and Diversity (IMDi) and municipalitices decides where refugees are setteled.

Joint statement - UNRWA

We, the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom strongly condemn the demolitions by the Israeli authorities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for

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.

Petroleum Price Board and the norm prices

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy collects information about sale of crude, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and natural gas from the Norwegian shelf. From 1 July 2011 the companies that submit reports to the Ministry shall report their sales through the

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide strongly condemns the brutal use of force in Iran

'I strongly condemn the brutal and disproportionate use of force inflicted on the civilian population by the Iranian authorities in connection with the protests in Iran', said Eide.

Questions and Answers about Compulsory Arbitration

Here you will find various questions and answers about compulsory arbitration.

The Prime Minister's speech at the International Holocaust Remembrance Day

'We are living in a time when our Jewish community - and other minorities - in our country once again feel unsafe. When hate speech and conspiracy theories supplant knowledge and facts. When language oversimplifies and distorts. When authoritarian

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Akershus Quay

Combating Negative Social Control and Honor Based Violence in Norway

Negative social control and honor motivated violence are serious societal issues that threaten fundamental human rights and individual freedom.

Why the Arctic is important for allied security

We must build on 20 years of co-operation in the North, and respect each other’s borders.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in the Financial Times

Joint declaration on a “Partnership for a Prosperous and Sustainable Future”

Joint Declaration by The Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Republic of Indonesia and The Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Kingdom of Norway on a “Partnership For A Prosperous And Sustainable Future”.

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Munir Jaber resigns as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sigrun Aasland. Mr. Jaber is appointed again as political adviser to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.

Job Opportunity

The main objective of the Job opportunity program is to increase employment among immigrant woman who lack basic qualifications, and who have no links to the labour marked.

Indexation of the National Insurance Scheme’s Basic Amount and Pensions

The basic amount in the National Insurance Scheme as of 1 May 2025, is NOK 130,160. The basic amount is used in the calculation and indexation of pensions. It is annually adjusted.

The Norwegian Pension System – What You Need to Know

The Norwegian pension system is designed to ensure that you have an income when you get older and stop working. The system consists of three main parts: the National Insurance Scheme, occupational pension from the employer, and any personal pension

Statement by the Nordic Baltic States on Russia’s destruction of energy infrastructure in Ukraine

The Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, the Nordic Baltic 8, deplore Russia’s continued attacks on Ukrainian cities, residential areas and critical infrastructure.

Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2024, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation

Summary of Meld. St. 29 (2024–2025)

Recommendation of 6 June 2025 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, approved in the Council of State the same day. (White paper from the Støre Government).