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Report from the Committee for the Future of Postal Services

While letter volumes have declined sharply and parcel deliveries have increased substantially, the fundamental structure of the service - nationwide mailbox distribution - remains largely unchanged. In response, the government has established a

The Revised National Budget 2020

Information in English about Norway's Revised National Budget for 2020, presented to the Storting as Report no. 2 (2019-2020) on 12 May 2020. The Revised National Budget presents the Solberg Government's programme for the implementation of economic

Important dates in 2021

The Revised National Budget 2021: 11 May 2021 The National Budget 2022: 12 October 2021

Two Applications to Participate in the Competition for Floating Offshore Wind in Utsira Nord

The Ministry of Energy has received two applications for the award of project areas for floating offshore wind in Utsira Nord. The Ministry will now begin the process of assessing the applications.

Licensing rounds

Licensing rounds entail that Norwegian and foreign oil companies are invited to apply for production licences for defined areas within a given deadline.

Ethical Guidelines for the Public Service

High ethical standards for the provision of services and the exercise of authority are a prerequisite if the citizenry is to trust the public service. The goal of these general ethical guidelines is to ensure that all State employees are aware of

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with the Nobel Peace Prize Laurate Maria Corina Machado

'I think this year's prize has a special significance by the very strong emphasis of the link between a democracy - and the way to freedom and peace. Not only between nations, but within a nation,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

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Prime Minister holds bilateral meetings with three Presidents

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with the Presidents of Ecuador, Panama and Paraguay. The heads of state are in Norway as guests of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, María Corina Machado.

Ministry of Energy will award Two Project Areas for Offshore Wind in Utsira Nord

The Ministry of Energy has evaluated the two applications for the allocation of project areas for floating offshore wind in Utsira Nord. It is now confirmed that each applicant will be awarded their own project area.

Prop. 1 LS (2023–2024) - Taxes 2024

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Offshore wind - time line

In June 2020, the Solberg government opened two offshore areas for renewable energy production; Utsira Nord and Sørlige Nordsjø II in June 2021, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy undertook a public consultation allowing for comment on the

Joint Statement from The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals’ Board Meeting in Toulouse

From December 2-4, 2025, the annual Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals’ Board convened in Toulouse, France.

Government Conferences in Norway

Government conferences in Norway are generally held once a week, usually on Thursdays, at the Office of the Prime Minister. The first item on the agenda is preparations for the meeting of the Council of State on Friday.

Change of Government in Norway

A government must have its basis in the Norwegian Parliament, the Storting. The Storting majority thus has a decisive influence on the formation and the dismissal of  governments.

Consumer rights and solving disputes

Safe, well-informed and active consumers are important for the market to function well and to promote economic development. Another Government aim is to help give consumers simple, rapid and inexpensive solutions in the event of consumer disputes.

National services in the specialist health care services

The term national services in the specialist health care services is a common term for national / bi-regional treatment services and national competence services.

The Revised National Budget 2022

Information in English about Norway's Revised National Budget for 2022, presented to the Storting as Report no. 2 (2021-2022) on 12 May 2022. The Revised National Budget presents the Government's programme for the implementation of economic policy

The Revised National Budget 2024

Information in English about Norway's Revised National Budget for 2024, presented to the Storting as Report no. 2 (2023-2024) on 14 May 2024. The Revised National Budget presents the Government's programme for the implementation of economic policy

Norway's Governments since 1814

Welcome to an overview of Norway's governments, the Council of State, since 1814.