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Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Ada Camilla Lassen-Urdahl is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sigrun Aasland.

New Climate Agreement Between Norway and Jordan

Norway and Jordan have signed a new agreement on climate. The agreement can help reduce emissions from the waste sector in Jordan.

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the war in the Middle East

‘We are now witnessing an extremely serious situation rapidly unfolding in the Middle East’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in Lebanon

‘I am deeply concerned about the escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Prime Minister gains new insight into use of drones and emerging technologies in Ukraine

Drones are playing a key role in the war in Ukraine, and the Government is planning to provide more than NOK 12 billion in support to Ukraine in 2026 for the procurement of drones and autonomous systems. During his visit to Kyiv, Prime Minister

Nordic and Baltic countries working together to secure energy supplies for Ukraine

The leaders of the Nordic and Baltic countries gathered in Kyiv today to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The countries are working together to strengthen Ukraine’s energy security and to protect critical

The first Ukrainians to arrive will have their residence permits extended again

Displaced persons from Ukraine who have had temporary collective protection in Norway for four years will have their residence permits extended for a fifth year. This will take place in the same manner as previous extensions.

The Prime Minister's statement at the press conference with president Zelenskyj

'So today, the President and I have agreed to establish what we call a strategic partnership between Norway and Ukraine that we will develop together within different areas where it can be of mutual benefit,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

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Prime Minister Støre in Kyiv: Long-term support for Ukraine is vital

Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting Kyiv to reaffirm Norway’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom. He took the opportunity to announce how Norway’s military support for

Prime Minister Støre met with President Zelensky in Kyiv

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a bilateral meeting in Kyiv. They discussed Ukraine’s fight to defend itself and Norway’s support to Ukraine. The two leaders agreed to develop a strategic

Foreign policy address to the Storting 2026

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide held at the Storting

OECD and health

The starting point for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s work on health-related issues is that good health is necessary for individuals to succeed as citizens, family members, in working life and as consumers.

Annual Report 2025

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Information about the 1996 Hague Convention

Norway has ratified the 1996 Hague Convention. The Convention and the Norwegian implementation act enter into force on 1 July 2016.

Norway increases support for victims of the war in the Middle East

Norway is allocating NOK 25 million (approximately USD 2.5 million) from the humanitarian reserve to alleviate the humanitarian situation in the region. The funds will be disbursed to the Red Cross and the UN.

The State’s ten principles for good corporate governance

Together, the State’s principles for good corporate governance and the State’s goal as an owner form the basis for how the state exercises its ownership. There is a broad political consensus about the key elements of the framework for the State’s

Facts 2013 – All you need to know about Norwegian petroleum activities

In cooperation with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy have published a new edition of the annual book on Norwegian petroleum industry, (petroleum) Facts 2013. The publication gives a comprehensive overview of

The Norwegian Fiscal Policy Framework

The Government Pension Fund Global and the fiscal rule have since 2001 set out the plan for the phasing-in of petroleum income and investment returns to the Norwegian economy. The Government Pension Fund Act stipulates that the State’s net cash flow

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Student welfare

The universities and university colleges have the overall responsibility for the students’ learning environment. As a general rule, all institutions encompassed by the Act relating to universities and university colleges must be associated with a